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TMB 382M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,041 mi
Last recorded41,041 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMB 382M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 41,041 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,038 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 41,037 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2015 41,034 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,032 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,024 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,013 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 41,013 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,006 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 41,006 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,962 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 40,962 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,605 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,454 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 40,452 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,447 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 39,447 miles

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)

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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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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