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TGH 506M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,985 mi
Last recorded27,985 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGH 506M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,985 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 27,985 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

n/s/r tyre has cracks in side walls.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 27,985 miles

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

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,985 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 27,985 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre outer side wall pershing

Pass 22 Dec 2005 27,985 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 27,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside door hinges very stiff

nearside rear tyre sidewalls badly perished

offside rear lamp unit full of water

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 506M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 TGH 506M, 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 506M registered?

TGH 506M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 August 1973.

Is TGH 506M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGH 506M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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