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TEB 747K

1972 Volkswagen Beatle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,505 mi
Last recorded97,505 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beatle50,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEB 747K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 97,505 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 97,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front door hinge coming away from body.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 95,035 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 95,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

different size tyres front and rear slight wear in stearing box assemble front section of offside inner wing corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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TEB 747K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,381 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 Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TEB 747K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TEB 747K registered?

TEB 747K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 10 February 1972.

Is TEB 747K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEB 747K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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