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THH 850S

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,936 mi
Last recorded71,936 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHH 850S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 71,936 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 69,356 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,570 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,972 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 53,593 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 53,593 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,721 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,047 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 84,780 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 84,182 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 78,194 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 74,464 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,123 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 71,123 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 68,386 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 62,077 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 62,073 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2006 57,594 miles

oil leak

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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THH 850S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 THH 850S, 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 49 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 THH 850S registered?

THH 850S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is THH 850S safe to buy?

The MOT history for THH 850S shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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