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TSD 880J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,879 mi
Last recorded53,879 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSD 880J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 53,879 miles

under side rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2023 53,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect to high and kicks off wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect to low and kicks off wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering arm modification unsafe main arm has been weld (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 57% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under side rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2019 53,761 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

full suspension system modified

Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,667 miles

All suspension modified

Front bumper loose

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 53,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

All suspension modified

Front bumper loose

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 53,658 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides red light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2017 53,580 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion

Fail 15 May 2017 53,580 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides red light (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,056 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,626 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various welded repairs under car however all are of as high standard and no significant strength appears to have been lost.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,488 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,748 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,855 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 46,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front lower steering idler is starting to show signs of wear

rear n/s inner driveshaft oil seal is leaking oil,advise prompt attention required,bonnet catch is intermittently faulty

Pass 2 Jun 2006 45,764 miles

hand brake levers button sticks intermittently

Fail 18 May 2006 45,764 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all flexy brake hose shrouds are rusty

no securing clips on any of the fuel lines

o/s front lower ball joint is worn slightly

o/s front split pin missing from steering component

o/s rear flexy brake hose is insecure

rear brake drums are corroded

rear drive shaft oil seals are leaking oil

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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TSD 880J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 TSD 880J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSD 880J registered?

TSD 880J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 1971.

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