MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,538 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower universal joint worn (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
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WJE 429L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WJE 429L, 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 WJE 429L registered?
WJE 429L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 1973.
Is WJE 429L safe to buy?
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