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TAA 911M

1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,819 mi
Last recorded39,819 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle40,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAA 911M
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,819 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,801 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 37,797 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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TAA 911M is a 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 40,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAA 911M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAA 911M registered?

TAA 911M is a 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 28 February 1974.

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