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TCW 881L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,538 mi
Last recorded99,538 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCW 881L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2019 99,538 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 99,523 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 99,471 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 99,456 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 99,333 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 99,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,188 miles

advise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,144 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 99,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,011 miles

outer side walls of front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,740 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure due to worn runners

Fail 10 Feb 2011 98,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 98,366 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 98,366 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 97,832 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 97,793 miles

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 97,488 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 97,488 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 96,835 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 96,655 miles

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

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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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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What year was TCW 881L registered?

TCW 881L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 August 1972.

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