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TDL 932K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,007 mi
Last recorded57,007 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDL 932K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,007 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal, high bite point

front tyres,, 155/15,,, rear tyres 205/70/15

tape on o/s headlamp lense

vehicle, idle speed irrttic,, recommend check

Fail 18 Apr 2017 56,987 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm slight deviation in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high suspect bulb upside down (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal, high bite point

front tyres,, 155/15,,, rear tyres 205/70/15

vehicle, idle speed irrttic,, recommend check

Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,863 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear chassi rails starting to corrode by rocker covers

Fail 15 Oct 2015 56,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear chassi rails starting to corrode by rocker covers

Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,675 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 56,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,602 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,494 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 54,387 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 54,377 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 54,359 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

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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TDL 932K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 TDL 932K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TDL 932K registered?

TDL 932K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 August 1971.

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