MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake flex hoses greased
brake pipes greased
front washers insufficient
Oil leak
all brake pipes greesed up
both rear wheels have alittle play top/bottom
child seat in car but not fitted
rear brake pipe farrels starting to corrode
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
both front tyres perished
repair plate insecure on n/s front inner wing
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine component not opening (removed lock)
poor welding n/s/f inner wheel arch
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
engine component not opening (removed lock)
poor welding n/s/f inner wheel arch
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?
Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TYH 171M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beatle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 44,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TYH 171M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TYH 171M registered?
TYH 171M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 1 August 1973.
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