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THM 306M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,867 mi
Last recorded27,867 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHM 306M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 27,867 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

underside has general corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2018 27,867 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 25,500 miles

Clutch cable frayed

Pass 6 May 2016 22,610 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 May 2016 22,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 15,910 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 15,910 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 May 2013 15,583 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 12,981 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2009 9,765 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,365 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 8,365 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 6,656 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 6,619 miles

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

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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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.

Is THM 306M safe to buy?

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