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TLP 615M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

18,934 mi
Last recorded18,934 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLP 615M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 18,934 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 18,869 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 18,673 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 18,486 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 18,333 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 18,137 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 18,032 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge.

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 18,032 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge.

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 17,929 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 17,817 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,358 miles

Front both suspension struts appear soft

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 16,757 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 16,348 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 15,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 14,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 14,765 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 14,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 13,989 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 13,983 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 13,896 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 13,378 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 13,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 11,165 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 11,164 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

corrosion starting to offside and nearside inner sills and riggers.

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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TLP 615M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 TLP 615M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TLP 615M registered?

TLP 615M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 1973.

Is TLP 615M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLP 615M shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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