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TYN 419M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,376 mi
Last recorded51,376 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYN 419M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Pass 28 May 2015 49,510 miles

vehicle emmisions tested to to age of vehicle and not engine fitment

Fail 28 May 2015 49,509 miles

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

vehicle emmisions tested to to age of vehicle and not engine fitment

Pass 8 May 2014 46,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 46,847 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,158 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 45,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,778 miles

offside rear hub covered in grease

Fail 10 Aug 2012 44,744 miles

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

offside rear hub covered in grease

Pass 24 May 2011 43,793 miles

steering colmn rubber coupling lightly cracked

Pass 26 May 2010 42,179 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,102 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,850 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 41,850 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,995 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 38,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

inbalance rear foot brake

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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TYN 419M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TYN 419M, 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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What year was TYN 419M registered?

TYN 419M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 August 1973.

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