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VDA 615M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,017 mi
Last recorded7,017 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDA 615M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 7,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack but no cords seen

Pass 5 Aug 2016 6,279 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 6,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 4,636 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 2,756 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 1,446 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 1,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre has cracks on tread patten and on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre has cracks on tread patten

offside rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2012 98,987 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 97,515 miles

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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VDA 615M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VDA 615M, 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 VDA 615M registered?

VDA 615M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 1973.

Is VDA 615M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDA 615M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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