MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
r/h front brake binding slightly
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
r/h front brake binding slightly
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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TGU 303M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 TGU 303M, 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 TGU 303M registered?
TGU 303M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.
Is TGU 303M safe to buy?
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