MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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TYT 177M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 TYT 177M, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TYT 177M registered?
TYT 177M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is TYT 177M safe to buy?
The MOT history for TYT 177M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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