MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
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JRD 329L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 JRD 329L, 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 JRD 329L registered?
JRD 329L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 1973.
Is JRD 329L safe to buy?
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