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TSO 466R

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,825 mi
Last recorded70,825 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSO 466R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,825 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,937 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH n/s & o/s rear lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

front suspension beam axle is slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,203 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,386 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spare wheel holder (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 59,380 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Dbushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spare wheel holder (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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TSO 466R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TSO 466R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TSO 466R registered?

TSO 466R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is TSO 466R safe to buy?

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