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TMK 675M

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

73,160 mi
Last recorded73,160 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMK 675M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 73,160 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 72,132 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 72,132 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 70,052 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR SECURED WITH HOSE CLIPS

FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINTS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED ,OBSCURING VIEW

VARIOUS UNDERSIDE PARTS STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 18 Dec 2015 70,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' OBJECTS ON MIRROR (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR SECURED WITH HOSE CLIPS

FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINTS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED ,OBSCURING VIEW

VARIOUS UNDERSIDE PARTS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,923 miles

drivers seat mounts worn

genral corrosion started on vehicle

n/s/f anti roll bar mounts replaced with jublie clips

oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Dec 2014 69,922 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drivers seat mounts worn

genral corrosion started on vehicle

n/s/f anti roll bar mounts replaced with jublie clips

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,389 miles

slight corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 13 Dec 2013 55,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,389 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 55,389 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 55,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 May 2012 55,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,389 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 55,389 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,389 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 55,389 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,189 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 55,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,389 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,389 miles

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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TMK 675M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 TMK 675M, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TMK 675M registered?

TMK 675M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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