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BTD 187L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,216 mi
Last recorded62,216 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTD 187L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,216 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 61,902 miles

brake flexi hose ends light corrosion

front brake balance

headlamp patterns

light corrosion to brake pipes

right lower ball joint slight lift

Fail 28 Jun 2016 61,902 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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