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TEH 61L

1973 Volkswagen Bettle

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,017 mi
Last recorded31,017 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Bettle30,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEH 61L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,017 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 31,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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TEH 61L is a 1973 Volkswagen Bettle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 30,972 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TEH 61L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TEH 61L registered?

TEH 61L is a 1973 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is TEH 61L safe to buy?

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