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TPO 225M

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,805 mi
Last recorded28,805 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPO 225M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,805 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 28,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 27,317 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 27,315 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,939 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 26,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 26,494 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 26,492 miles

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)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TPO 225M?

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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?

The MOT history for TPO 225M shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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