MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust stud missing
Heavy under seal on underside
Indicator switch is very stiff and notchy to use, advise investigation.
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust stud missing
off side indicator switch sensitive - advise replacing
underside heavily undersealed preventing a thorough inspection in vital areas
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
indicator switch worn
rear brakes imbalanced
front lower vallence corroded
slight corosion to o/s/f and n/s/f floor to inner wing.
slight corrosion to n/s/r sill end
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JKL 846L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 JKL 846L, 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 JKL 846L registered?
JKL 846L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 1973.
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