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TGU 316M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,431 mi
Last recorded35,431 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 316M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 35,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 35,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heater channel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,370 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 35,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,282 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,240 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE INNER TRACK ROD BOOT MISSING

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 35,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

ADVISE NEARSIDE INNER TRACK ROD BOOT MISSING

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,175 miles

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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TGU 316M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 316M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TGU 316M registered?

TGU 316M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 1973.

Is TGU 316M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGU 316M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TGU 316M have outstanding finance?

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