MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,805 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
corrosion to both front inner wings
corrosion to rear inner sills no prescribed areas
corrosion to various body panals
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak ()
corrosion to both front inner wings
corrosion to rear inner sills no prescribed areas
corrosion to various body panals
Advanced structural corrosion on both front inner wheel arches away from prescribed areas
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Advanced structural corrosion on both front inner wheel arches away from prescribed areas
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded beam (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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TPO 225M is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 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 TPO 225M, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was TPO 225M registered?
TPO 225M is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is TPO 225M safe to buy?
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