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TLP 626M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,804 mi
Last recorded55,804 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLP 626M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 55,804 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 55,320 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 54,167 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,796 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 52,704 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 51,806 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 51,393 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,257 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 50,257 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 50,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

nearside front shocker gland slight play

play at steering wheel

play detected at steeringwheel

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 626M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 626M, 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 626M registered?

TLP 626M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 1973.

Is TLP 626M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLP 626M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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