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TTU 328M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1303cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

23,260 mi
Last recorded23,260 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTU 328M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,303cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 23,260 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,534 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 22,534 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 22,509 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn Up / down free movement at steering wheel, free movement in steering operation. (2.1.2c)

Alternator belt tension loose.

Body has slight corrosion n/s os rear of outer sills to rear wheel arches. (6.1.B.2)

Floor and underbody / chassis components undersealed.

Heat exchangers loose.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 21,757 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play detected in 2 front seat runners but remain secure

vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 3 Mar 2015 21,621 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SEAT RUNNERS

Fail 18 Feb 2015 21,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SEAT RUNNERS

Pass 22 Feb 2014 21,412 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 21,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 20,743 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 20,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

shows extensive welded areas /corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,461 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 19,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,291 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 18,280 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Oct 2008 16,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,972 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,471 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills starting to corrod

off side rear inner cv boot split

Fail 23 Oct 2007 15,471 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both outer sills starting to corrod

off side rear inner cv boot split

Pass 28 Oct 2006 12,527 miles

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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TTU 328M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 TTU 328M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TTU 328M registered?

TTU 328M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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