MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,363 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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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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