MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,739 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brakes slightly pulling to the offside on road
front suspension not level offside lower, ADVISE ATTENTION
no main beam warning lamp
suspension very low, little suspension travel!
Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
rear hose furrules rusty
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TUY 792L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 TUY 792L, 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 TUY 792L registered?
TUY 792L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 1973.
Is TUY 792L safe to buy?
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