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TPP 140L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,655 mi
Last recorded71,655 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPP 140L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 71,655 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,253 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 62,845 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 55,727 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 50,364 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,226 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

x4 tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,085 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 50,083 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,945 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,356 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,226 miles

n/s and o/s sills corroded.

n/s/f steering arms slight play.

under body corroded all round.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,166 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,119 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,949 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,702 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,260 miles

Body seam weld under O/S running board split in areas.

Play in N/S steering track rod end & rubber split.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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