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VDR 109M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,201 mi
Last recorded61,201 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDR 109M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,201 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 60,931 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 60,598 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 60,598 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 57,679 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 57,678 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor sction (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,189 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 56,188 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,548 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 55,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,400 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 54,400 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 54,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

body work poor

nearside mirror cracked

rear underside of vechicle very rusty but not considered within a perrsibed area

Fail 8 Dec 2010 54,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

body work poor

nearside mirror cracked

rear underside of vechicle very rusty but not considered within a perrsibed area

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,535 miles

body work very poor!

front number plate poor

n/s/f mirror crack

rusty patchs front and rear axles

shock bushs starting to crack and perished

Fail 8 Jun 2009 52,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

body work very poor!

front number plate poor

n/s/f mirror crack

rusty patchs front and rear axles

shock bushs starting to crack and perished

Pass 30 May 2008 49,275 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

body work very poor

front axle tubes welded

front top shock bushes poor

n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches very rusty

o/s/r axle mounting very rusty

oil leaks

Pass 14 May 2007 48,560 miles

engine oil leaks.

n/s/r wing held on with tape and wire.

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged.

voltage regulator not connected.

Fail 2 May 2007 48,532 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bad engine oil leaks

rear brakes significantly better than front on roller brake test,suggest full brake inspection carried out.

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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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VDR 109M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 VDR 109M, 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 VDR 109M registered?

VDR 109M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 1973.

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