CarVerify

Free Car Check

TDR 473L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,336 mi
Last recorded93,336 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDR 473L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,336 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,687 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle beam corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 90,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear cross member corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 88,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front cross member corroded

Nearside floor pan corroded

Offside Rear beam axle corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,417 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing nose

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 Mar 2017 79,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front lower bump stops broken

both front outer step areas corroded and holed

corrosion nearside front valence

corrosion offside front valence

corrosion to front inner centre chassis section

engine oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

offside rear chassis leg corroded and holed

rear cross member badly corroded and holed

tyre pressures low

tyres all wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,019 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Front lower panel corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear panel corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,545 miles

all tyres appear low on pressure

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion and holes on both front corner/floor sections

corrosion around centre cross member

Pass 23 May 2014 78,389 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 76,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General under body rust

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Uneven wear on offside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2012 71,919 miles

nearside and offside front crossmember panel corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,462 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,873 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 62,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 60,812 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 60,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,425 miles

offside rear crossmember corroded

Pass 17 May 2006 55,619 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 55,619 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
Full Volkswagen Type 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TDR 473L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TDR 473L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TDR 473L?

You can check the full history of TDR 473L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TDR 473L registered?

TDR 473L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is TDR 473L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDR 473L shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TDR 473L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TDR 473L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.