MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,512 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
underside of vehicle repaired many times and covered in underseal unable to judge repairs also body and floor holled and corroded
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
underside of vehicle in poor condition old repairs covered in underseal unable to judge
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TVB 974M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 TVB 974M, 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 TVB 974M registered?
TVB 974M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 1973.
Is TVB 974M safe to buy?
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