MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)
x4 tyre perished
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s and o/s sills corroded.
n/s/f steering arms slight play.
under body corroded all round.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Body seam weld under O/S running board split in areas.
Play in N/S steering track rod end & rubber split.
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TPP 140L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 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 TPP 140L, 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 TPP 140L registered?
TPP 140L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 1973.
Is TPP 140L safe to buy?
The MOT history for TPP 140L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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