MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,216 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake flexi hose ends light corrosion
front brake balance
headlamp patterns
light corrosion to brake pipes
right lower ball joint slight lift
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and blowing (7.1.2)
Front registration plate incorrect wrong colour (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim (1.2.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim (1.2.1f)
Rear registration plate incorrect wrong colour (6.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake flexi hose ends light corrosion
front brake balance
light corrosion to brake pipes
right lower ball joint slight lift
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BTD 187L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BTD 187L, 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 BTD 187L registered?
BTD 187L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 July 1973.
Is BTD 187L safe to buy?
The MOT history for BTD 187L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BTD 187L have outstanding finance?
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