MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
20% rear brake inbalance
n/s/r inner wing corroded
rear side panels deteriorating
roll bar clamps corroded,,, will need attention
washer aim poor
20% rear brake inbalance
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
n/s/r inner wing corroded
rear side panels deteriorating
roll bar clamps corroded,,, will need attention
washer aim poor
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
one of n/s/f roll bar clamps U/S
steering box worn and leaking
washer aim poor
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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TMG 992S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 TMG 992S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TMG 992S registered?
TMG 992S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is TMG 992S safe to buy?
The MOT history for TMG 992S shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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