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TER 203K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,964 mi
Last recorded58,964 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTER 203K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 58,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp faded.

Fail 15 May 2021 58,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp faded.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 58,225 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp sense if faded, slightly changing the correct colour that should be emmitted.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,996 miles

Doors are electrically opened via switch under front of sill.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,882 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,241 miles

Electric door open buttons fitted under running boards.

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,128 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,949 miles

Child seat fitted to pasenger seat.

External door handles replaced with electric opening devices fitted under running board.

Pass 24 May 2012 56,766 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,381 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,700 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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TER 203K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TER 203K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TER 203K?

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What year was TER 203K registered?

TER 203K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is TER 203K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TER 203K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TER 203K have outstanding finance?

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