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JJU 487L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,363 mi
Last recorded5,363 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJU 487L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2010 5,363 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 3,269 miles

Centre Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Excessive play in lower column bearing

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside main beam turns off slower than offside

Nearside rear drive shalft tube leaking

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake efforts rise at 30% and fall at 28% difference

Rear suspension nearly resting on bumpstops

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 96,608 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 91,396 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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JJU 487L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JJU 487L, 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 JJU 487L registered?

JJU 487L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is JJU 487L safe to buy?

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