MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,943 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak bad engine oil leak ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Oil leak bad engine oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
offside rear wheel and brake back plate damp with oil
wipers are a little slow when first switched on
Oil leak
nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise
oil around inside of offside rear wheel
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside headlight glass cracked
slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside headlight glass cracked
slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing
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JFN 553L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFN 553L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JFN 553L registered?
JFN 553L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 1973.
Is JFN 553L safe to buy?
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