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WJE 429L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,538 mi
Last recorded8,538 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJE 429L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 8,538 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 8,530 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower universal joint worn (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,751 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 71,751 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,751 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,751 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 71,751 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,751 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,751 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 71,751 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,751 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 71,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 71,751 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 71,751 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,751 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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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?

The MOT history for WJE 429L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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