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JPN 461L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,498 mi
Last recorded3,498 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPN 461L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 3,498 miles

Undersealed

Pass 12 May 2016 3,395 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 3,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 3,094 miles

Extensive welding repairs to vehicle- heavily undersealed.

Headlamps becoming dim.

Large oil leak.

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle battery flat- has to be started with battery pack.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 3,090 miles

All brake hoses deteriorated with corroded ferrules

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear cv boots perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brike pipes covered in underseal/paint

major oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 3,086 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All brake hoses deteriorated with corroded ferrules

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear cv boots perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brike pipes covered in underseal/paint

major oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 3,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 3,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 2,183 miles

General service required, slight play in steering box.

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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JPN 461L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JPN 461L, 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 JPN 461L registered?

JPN 461L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 1973.

Is JPN 461L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPN 461L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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