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ABW 244L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

11,299 mi
Last recorded11,299 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 244L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2011 11,299 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

repairs to o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings

Pass 20 May 2010 10,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

slightly uneven braking on rears

Fail 14 May 2010 10,850 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,168 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,110 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 9,100 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 9,095 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 9,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ABW 244L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABW 244L, 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 ABW 244L registered?

ABW 244L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 April 1973.

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