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TRK 513M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,301 mi
Last recorded108,301 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRK 513M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 108,301 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 107,537 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 102,114 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,321 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 7,829 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 6,485 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 5,427 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,120 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 2,280 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 408 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 97,584 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 95,648 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 95,648 miles

Nearside 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)

very slight roughness in nerside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2006 90,503 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both sides rear jacking point areas slight corrosion pass and advise

stickers removed from screen may return pass and advise

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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TRK 513M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TRK 513M, 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

How do I check the history of TRK 513M?

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What year was TRK 513M registered?

TRK 513M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is TRK 513M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRK 513M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TRK 513M have outstanding finance?

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