MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight engine oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords --- (185/65-15 88H) (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing
Slight engine oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion at nearside front inner wheel arch
play at front wheel bearings
wear at lower steering column bush
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
corrosion at nearside front inner wheel arch
play at front wheel bearings
wear at lower steering column bush
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
rear panel corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
VERY STRONG ADVISE corrosion to offside rear under body rear beam mount area !!
all tyres cracking
headlamp aim on upper limit
rear brakes imballanced
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
VERY STRONG ADVISE corrosion to offside rear under body rear beam mount area !!
all tyres cracking
headlamp aim on upper limit
rear brakes imballanced
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TYH 492M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 492M, 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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TYH 492M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.
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