MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,736 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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TDK 649S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 TDK 649S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TDK 649S registered?
TDK 649S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is TDK 649S safe to buy?
The MOT history for TDK 649S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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