MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,867 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
underside has general corrosion
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
underside has general corrosion
Clutch cable frayed
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Oil leak
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL
DOOR STEPS CORRODED AND LOOSE
Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
RUBBER SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED
UNDER SIDE RUSTY
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THM 306M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 THM 306M, 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 THM 306M registered?
THM 306M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 August 1973.
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