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ATD 781L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,247 mi
Last recorded23,247 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATD 781L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,247 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 23,247 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front floor holed

o/s front lower sill holed

o/s rear bumper mount corroded and holed

Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,276 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 13,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,048 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 10,048 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 7,083 miles

n/s transmission boot split inner

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 781L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ATD 781L, 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

How do I check the history of ATD 781L?

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What year was ATD 781L registered?

ATD 781L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 1973.

Is ATD 781L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATD 781L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ATD 781L have outstanding finance?

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