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ATD 999L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,020 mi
Last recorded75,020 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATD 999L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 75,020 miles

front floor around spare wheel area corroded, non structural

n/s headlamp aim just within tolerances, just ok at time of test

n/s rear exhaust silencer fouling on body

slight paly in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Apr 2015 75,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front floor around spare wheel area corroded, non structural

n/s rear exhaust silencer fouling on body

slight paly in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,020 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 75,020 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,020 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 999L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 999L, 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 ATD 999L registered?

ATD 999L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 1973.

Is ATD 999L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATD 999L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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