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JUS 104L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,900 mi
Last recorded45,900 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUS 104L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 45,900 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 45,707 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 45,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 45,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,605 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 43,980 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,964 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,971 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,088 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,285 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 39,037 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 39,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,958 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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JUS 104L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JUS 104L, 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 JUS 104L registered?

JUS 104L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 1973.

Is JUS 104L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUS 104L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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