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TST 319K

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,421 mi
Last recorded47,421 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTST 319K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 47,421 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 11 Mar 2017 46,812 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion on vehicle body

Fail 11 Mar 2017 46,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion on vehicle body

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,445 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 48,423 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,018 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated.

vehicle has been stood.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 46,018 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated.

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 44,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight weep of oil from differential

vehicle has been stood.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 44,958 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight weep of oil from differential.

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,684 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 44,684 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,552 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 44,552 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,235 miles

Oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Clutch worn out

Fail 20 Jan 2010 44,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Clutch worn out

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,118 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,958 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front number plate cracked not affecting letters or numbers

Massive oil leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil on min mark

Fail 18 Jan 2008 43,958 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front number plate cracked not affecting letters or numbers

Massive oil leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil on min mark

Pass 19 Jan 2007 43,898 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear hub seal leaking onto rear brake

Fail 23 Jan 2006 43,519 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2006 43,519 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

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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TST 319K is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,953 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 TST 319K, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TST 319K is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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