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P374 TMV

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,500 mi
Last recorded79,500 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 TMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 79,500 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2016 79,430 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 79,176 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 79,176 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 78,006 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 75,927 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,484 miles

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

n/s front tyre uneven wear

no rear seat fitted

under bonnet wiring

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2012 71,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyre uneven wear

no rear seat fitted

under bonnet wiring

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,609 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 66,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,629 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 64,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 May 2010 64,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

engine has a oil leak

n/s headlamp lens rusty

Pass 6 May 2008 86,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 75,300 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 75,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 67,124 miles

wipers starting to smear

Fail 17 Mar 2006 67,124 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

wipers starting to smear

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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P374 TMV is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 P374 TMV, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P374 TMV registered?

P374 TMV is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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