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TLE 869M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

2,685 mi
Last recorded2,685 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLE 869M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 2,685 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 2,336 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 1,618 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,622 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 93,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 86,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,697 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,610 miles

slight imbalance on rear brake application

Fail 2 Apr 2009 71,607 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

slight imbalance on rear brake application

Fail 2 Mar 2009 71,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear hubs leaking

brake pedal travel

front anti roll bar upside down

front seat security

front suspension lowered

indicator arm stiff

oil leak

steering box play

steering column play

steering coupling cracked

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 63,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 56,468 miles

front antiroll bar fitted upside down

front seat security

right track rod-ends adjusted out

steering box play

Fail 7 Feb 2007 56,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

front antirollbar fitted upside down

front seat security

right track rod- ends ajusted out

steering box play

Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,104 miles

axle beam bearings play

ball join t lift

body baulkhead corroded

body corrosion

floor pan corrosion

front seat security

oil leak

steering coupling cracked

steeringbox play

suspension corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2006 53,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

axle beam bearings play

ball joint lift

body baulkheads corroded

body corrosion

floor pan corrosion

front seat security

oil leak

spare wheel well corroded

steering box play

steering coupling cracked

suspension corrosion

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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TLE 869M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TLE 869M, 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 TLE 869M registered?

TLE 869M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 November 1973.

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