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ExpiredMileage
99,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently inadaquate mounting plates seat moving inappropratly (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front boot floor excessivily corroded
Nearside passengers seat runners worn
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
unable to see full extent of corrosion/bad repairs due to heavy underbody sealant
unprotected exhaust protruding from vehicle risk to pedestrians
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Driver's seat insecure Also the fixing bolts through floor of the vehicle are not considered adequate. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake line chaffing on rear chassis
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
body rust
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inside arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure washer missing (5.2.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor (2.4.A.3)
seat runners warn
side steps fitted
under car has been under seald
under car very corodid
advise n/s/f wheel bearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front tyres in very poor condition. Perishing/cracking
outer side walls of front tyres cracking
drivers seat slightly insecure due to worn runners
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
drivers seat slightly insecure due to worn runners
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight oil leaks from n/s & rear o/s rear hubs
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TCW 881L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 TCW 881L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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TCW 881L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 August 1972.
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