MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
both front tyres cracking.
offside front wing corroded.
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
both front tyres cracking.
offside front wing corroded.
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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TEH 461L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 TEH 461L, 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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TEH 461L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1973.
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