MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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fuel tank vent hose clip insecure
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body to floor mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
fuel tank vent hose clip insecure
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TLE 288M is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,150 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TLE 288M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TLE 288M registered?
TLE 288M is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 21 August 1973.
Is TLE 288M safe to buy?
The MOT history for TLE 288M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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