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TTS 733M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,501 mi
Last recorded94,501 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTS 733M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,501 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 91,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,848 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 85,844 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 83,866 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 83,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,623 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,414 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,678 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,920 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,916 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,675 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,588 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,633 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 65,532 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 65,532 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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TTS 733M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TTS 733M, 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 TTS 733M registered?

TTS 733M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is TTS 733M safe to buy?

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