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TYJ 970

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,975 mi
Last recorded96,975 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYJ 970
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,975 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,539 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,934 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 94,454 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 94,452 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 93,471 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,321 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 91,790 miles

slight play n/s king pin

Pass 5 Nov 2007 91,121 miles

washers not fitted o/s/f inner wheel arch to chassis corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2007

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 91,109 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 91,096 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 88,594 miles

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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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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