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TYH 177M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYH 177M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 May 2017 79,289 miles

underbody thick under seal

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,080 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,019 miles

extensive use of underseal used on underbody of vehicle.

extensive welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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TYH 177M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYH 177M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TYH 177M?

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What year was TYH 177M registered?

TYH 177M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 1973.

Is TYH 177M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYH 177M shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TYH 177M have outstanding finance?

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