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TFY 189K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,941 mi
Last recorded60,941 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFY 189K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 60,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body panel front of front axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

bottom of both 'A' pillars corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2017 52,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner lower A pillar corroding

Nearside Rear outer diff seals weeping

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm of tread

Offside Front Inner lower A pillar corroding

Offside Front seatbelt straphas been trapped

Offside Rear Outer diff seals weeping

Offside Rear jacking point getting weak

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm of tread

Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower door pillar starting to corrode

Offside Front Lower door pillar starting to corrode

Offside Rear brake hose ferrels starting to look thin

Pass 18 Apr 2015 43,501 miles

offside and nearside front door pillar starting to corrode at bottom

slight oil leak from axle tube on nearside rear wheel

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,553 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 38,538 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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TFY 189K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TFY 189K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TFY 189K?

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What year was TFY 189K registered?

TFY 189K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 1972.

Is TFY 189K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFY 189K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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