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TPO 481K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130 mi
Last recorded130 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPO 481K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2010 130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy cracking on tread of offside rear tyre

offside rear suspension component prescribed area corroded

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2009 99,697 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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TPO 481K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TPO 481K, 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

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What year was TPO 481K registered?

TPO 481K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 February 1972.

Is TPO 481K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPO 481K shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TPO 481K have outstanding finance?

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