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TYH 171M

1973 Volkswagen Beatle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,625 mi
Last recorded89,625 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beatle44,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYH 171M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 89,625 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 89,500 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 86,324 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 86,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,551 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 85,407 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 85,389 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 85,168 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake flex hoses greased

brake pipes greased

front washers insufficient

Pass 11 Jun 2011 84,790 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 84,042 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 84,031 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 83,054 miles

repair plate insecure on n/s front inner wing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 82,917 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine component not opening (removed lock)

poor welding n/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 16 Jun 2008 82,917 miles

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.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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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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