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TYO 18M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,624 mi
Last recorded89,624 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYO 18M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 89,624 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,475 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,119 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,868 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 88,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,325 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 88,325 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 88,244 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 88,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 79,449 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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TYO 18M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYO 18M, 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

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What year was TYO 18M registered?

TYO 18M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is TYO 18M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYO 18M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TYO 18M have outstanding finance?

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