MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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TYV 101M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc 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 TYV 101M, 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 TYV 101M registered?
TYV 101M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1973.
Is TYV 101M safe to buy?
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