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TGH 505M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,437 mi
Last recorded4,437 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGH 505M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 4,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes has slight corrosion

reverse light inoperative

Fail 2 Jul 2018 4,436 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes has slight corrosion

reverse light inoperative

Pass 14 Jul 2017 4,053 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 4,053 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 3,831 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 3,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 3,421 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 3,029 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 2,586 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 2,121 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 1,012 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 446 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,714 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 98,997 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 98,038 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 98,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 96,625 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 96,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 94,682 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 94,681 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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TGH 505M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGH 505M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGH 505M registered?

TGH 505M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is TGH 505M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGH 505M shows 21 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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