MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both frt inner wheel arches corroding
o/s door mirror glass discolour
o/s/r tyre worn outer edge
rear tyres perishing
slight play n/s king pin
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight play n/s king pin
washers not fitted o/s/f inner wheel arch to chassis corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
washers not fitted o/s/f inner wheel arch to chassis corroded
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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TYJ 970 is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1993 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,953 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 TYJ 970, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was TYJ 970 registered?
TYJ 970 is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 1993.
Is TYJ 970 safe to buy?
The MOT history for TYJ 970 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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