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TEA 302L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,055 mi
Last recorded60,055 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEA 302L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 60,055 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner wings

Fail 3 Aug 2023 60,051 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to both rear inner wing

Pass 20 Oct 2018 59,974 miles

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to drivers door step

Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,934 miles

corrosion to both rear inner wings

Fail 21 Sep 2017 59,933 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner track rod end (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner track rod end (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to rear inner wings

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,873 miles

corrosion to both rear inner wings

Fail 9 Aug 2016 59,873 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

corrosion to both rear inner wings

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,773 miles

corrosion to o/s rear jacking point and n/s and o/s rear inner wing

Fail 20 Jul 2015 59,773 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to o/s rear jacking point and n/s and o/s rear inner wing

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,731 miles

corrosion to o/s rear jacking point and n/s rear and o/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 11 Mar 2014 59,731 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to o/s rear jacking point and n/s rear and o/s rear inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Mar 2013 59,603 miles

corrosion to o/s rear jhacking point and n/s rear and o/s rear inner wheel arch

Fail 1 Mar 2013 59,603 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to o/s rear jhacking point and n/s rear and o/s rear inner wheel arch

Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,527 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear jacking point and nearside and offside inner wheel arch

Pass 5 Mar 2011 58,679 miles

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear floor

Fail 4 Mar 2011 58,679 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear floor

Pass 13 Mar 2010 58,564 miles

slight corrosion to nearside and offside reae floor

Fail 2 Mar 2010 58,564 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to nearside and offside reae floor

Pass 23 Feb 2009 57,654 miles

slight corrosion to neaeside & offside rear floor

Fail 23 Feb 2009 57,654 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

slight corrosion to neaeside & offside rear floor

Pass 23 Feb 2008 56,858 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,813 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 56,813 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 56,568 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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TEA 302L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TEA 302L, 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 TEA 302L registered?

TEA 302L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 1973.

Is TEA 302L safe to buy?

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