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JNR 484L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

2,415 mi
Last recorded2,415 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNR 484L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 2,415 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 2,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 2,026 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 1,777 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 916 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 407 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 400 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 7,108 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 6,174 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 6,172 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 6,171 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 6,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 29 Mar 2014 6,165 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 6,165 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 6,544 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,300 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,108 miles

wear in o/s/r wheel hub

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,791 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,401 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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JNR 484L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JNR 484L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JNR 484L registered?

JNR 484L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is JNR 484L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNR 484L shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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