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ExpiredMileage
41,041 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under arch (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn (8.2.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s faded/slight damage to o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)
Inner steering joint boots deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel slightly tight in rotation
Nearside headlamp slightly insecure
Offside Front body beneath steering box slightly corroded
Offside Front floor/sill area corroded and holed(not prescribed area)
Oil leak rear crank seal? ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all four brrake hoses ferulles corroded
slight play in steering box sector shaft
some welding on rear end seems to have been done from inside
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all four brrake hoses ferulles corroded
slight play in steering box sector shaft
some welding on rear end seems to have been done from inside
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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TMB 382M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 TMB 382M, 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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TMB 382M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.
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