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TPF 858M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,537 mi
Last recorded22,537 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPF 858M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 22,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,537 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 22,537 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,537 miles

Body condition poor

Front wipers poor

Generator light on

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 22,537 miles

Corrosion in nearside of boot floor, nearside inner quarter & front body pannels, but not with in any perscribed areas.

Front drum brakes has slight run-out detected.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 22,537 miles

Corrosion in nearside of boot floor, nearside inner quarter & front body pannels, but not with in any perscribed areas.

Front drum brakes has slight run-out detected.

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2009 22,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 22,537 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 22,537 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all corosion failure items marked yellow chalk

lot travel handbrake

Pass 7 Apr 2008 22,535 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded but not with in any perscribed areas

Fail 1 Apr 2008 22,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded but not with in any perscribed areas

Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,530 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in steering rack & all four wheel bearings

Fail 12 Apr 2007 22,522 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in steering rack and all four wheel bearings

Pass 2 Dec 2005 46,868 miles

all four tyres slightly perished.

main beam warning lamp not working.

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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TPF 858M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc 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 TPF 858M, 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 TPF 858M registered?

TPF 858M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 1973.

Is TPF 858M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPF 858M shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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