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TDK 240S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

27,532 mi
Last recorded27,532 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDK 240S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 27,532 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 27,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 27,517 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 27,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheel nut(s) missing one per wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 27,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front seat belt storks missing

Pass 11 Jan 2014 27,516 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offsidefront suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not excessive

Fail 23 Sep 2013 27,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside floor/chassis corroding

slight play in steering column top mount

Pass 13 May 2010 27,516 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 27,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,481 miles

All tyres are starting to perish.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f chassis rail corroded,not in a prescribed area.

Fail 14 Sep 2007 27,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Hole in o/s/f chasis rail but not in prescribed areas

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

all four tyres craking in sidewalls

Pass 15 Aug 2005 27,477 miles

car has had lots of welding appears to be ok lots of underseal sprayed underside

Fail 18 Jul 2005 27,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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TDK 240S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 TDK 240S, 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 48 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 TDK 240S registered?

TDK 240S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is TDK 240S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDK 240S shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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