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TUY 788L

1973 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Green Other 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

43,209 mi
Last recorded43,209 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUY 788L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 43,209 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 43,104 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 43,096 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024
Fail 12 Jun 2024 43,082 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 43,078 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 43,078 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 43,078 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 43,078 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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TUY 788L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TUY 788L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TUY 788L?

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What year was TUY 788L registered?

TUY 788L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is TUY 788L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUY 788L shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TUY 788L have outstanding finance?

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