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TNM 325R

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,406 mi
Last recorded81,406 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNM 325R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 81,406 miles

Brake locking device missing n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.21 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,583 miles

All four tyre treads are perished.The OSR inner wheelarch weak with corrosion.Vehicle underbody surface scale.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,085 miles

non obligatory fog lights not working

Fail 15 Jul 2013 79,082 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front brakes binding

non obligatory fog lights not working

Fail 30 May 2012 79,064 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear fog lamp not working

Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,057 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 79,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,022 miles

NS and OS rear inner wheelarchs corroded.

Some free play in the steering column top bush.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 78,899 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 78,874 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 77,481 miles

OSF brake hose perished.

OSR inner wheel arch corroded.

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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TNM 325R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 TNM 325R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TNM 325R registered?

TNM 325R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 1977.

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