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P915 TGY

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,273 mi
Last recorded27,273 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 TGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2021 27,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front suspension slight play

Offside Front suspension slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2019 26,307 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 24,660 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 22,725 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 22,721 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,622 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 14,809 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play in front seat frames

vehicle underbody undersealed pretected

Fail 5 Jan 2015 14,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play in front seat frames

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

vehicle underbody undersealed pretected

Pass 9 Apr 2014 5,906 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,997 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 70,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 67,069 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)

Pass 12 May 2008 56,018 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 May 2008 55,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2007 44,764 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 44,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 26,894 miles

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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P915 TGY is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P915 TGY, 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 P915 TGY registered?

P915 TGY is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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