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JUE 653L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,822 mi
Last recorded62,822 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUE 653L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,822 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,251 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,457 miles

all 4 tyres perishing on outter side wall

Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,920 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,388 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,909 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED OUT SIDE OF AREA

Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,702 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED OUT SIDE OF AREA

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,176 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 59,176 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,798 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 58,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f inner wing is rusty not in pescribed area

Pass 27 Oct 2006 58,061 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 58,061 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 57,983 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F Inner wings starting to rust.

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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JUE 653L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 JUE 653L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JUE 653L?

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What year was JUE 653L registered?

JUE 653L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is JUE 653L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUE 653L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JUE 653L have outstanding finance?

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