MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,299 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s rear tyre is worn low.
o/s front wheelbearing slightly rough.
steering has slight play at wheel.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
brake fluid feed pipe is slightly weeping.
first joint on steering has split rubber.
steering box has slight play
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?
Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JLW 493K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JLW 493K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JLW 493K registered?
JLW 493K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 24 November 1971.
Is JLW 493K safe to buy?
The MOT history for JLW 493K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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