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TTU 332M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,457 mi
Last recorded45,457 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTU 332M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,457 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 45,456 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,231 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,059 miles

Front Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

nearside door step insecure

slight low effort on rear brakes

Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear hub-seal weeping

steering box misted with oil

Fail 21 Jul 2011 45,053 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear hub-seal weeping

steering box misted with oil

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,910 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front beam axle been welded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,347 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,586 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,379 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,871 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 332M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 TTU 332M, 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 332M registered?

TTU 332M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is TTU 332M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTU 332M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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