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TMG 992S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,480 mi
Last recorded66,480 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMG 992S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 66,480 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 66,480 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,297 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 90,288 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,665 miles

20% rear brake inbalance

n/s/r inner wing corroded

rear side panels deteriorating

roll bar clamps corroded,,, will need attention

washer aim poor

Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,353 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 59,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,759 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,141 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 51,141 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 50,476 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,422 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,909 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,871 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 38,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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