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ATD 190L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,713 mi
Last recorded84,713 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATD 190L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 84,713 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,277 miles

Front Top suspension arms have slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2016 84,269 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint torsion arm balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings nut loose (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,285 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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ATD 190L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ATD 190L, 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 ATD 190L registered?

ATD 190L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 1973.

Is ATD 190L safe to buy?

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