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JNJ 557L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,013 mi
Last recorded8,013 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 557L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 8,013 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 8,013 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 8,013 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 8,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 8,013 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 8,013 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 8,013 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 8,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,112 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 6,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 5,225 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 5,036 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,992 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 3,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 3,000 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 76,020 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

o/s/rear tyre getting low on tread

slight lift in n/s and o/s lower suspention ball joints.

slight weep of rear axle oil from n/s/rear hub.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 76,020 miles

Nearside Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn.

o/s/rear tyre getting low on tread

slight lift in n/s and o/s lower suspention ball joints.

slight weep of rear axle oil from n/s/rear hub.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 76,020 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f axel beam has corrosion

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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JNJ 557L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JNJ 557L, 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 JNJ 557L registered?

JNJ 557L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 April 1973.

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The MOT history for JNJ 557L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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