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TDK 313S

1993 Volkswagen Bettle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,708 mi
Last recorded84,708 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDK 313S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 84,708 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 84,491 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 84,468 miles

Centre Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 84,338 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 84,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,940 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 83,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

boot split on o/s/f bottom ball joint

brake pedal sticking

Pass 24 Sep 2008 82,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 81,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 81,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 79,917 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 79,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 78,239 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 78,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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TDK 313S is a 1993 Volkswagen Bettle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TDK 313S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 33 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TDK 313S is a 1993 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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