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TYT 685M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,706 mi
Last recorded32,706 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYT 685M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 32,706 miles

general previous welding repairs

Fail 29 Jan 2022 32,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

general previous welding repairs

Pass 4 May 2019 32,536 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 31,461 miles

General under body corrosion and welding repairs to vehicle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 29,887 miles

General unde rbody corrosion and welding repairs

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,943 miles

General welding repairs to vehicle.

Some dampness of offside rear brake back plate.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,861 miles

General welding repairs to vehicle

welding repairs to front axle beam

Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,038 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

some general previous welding repairs

Pass 29 May 2012 22,096 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,160 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 21,144 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 May 2010 21,135 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,280 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 May 2009 20,240 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,223 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2008 19,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 18,333 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 18,312 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 17,542 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 17,542 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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TYT 685M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYT 685M, 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 TYT 685M registered?

TYT 685M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 1973.

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