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TGC 627L

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,671 mi
Last recorded77,671 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 627L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 77,671 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 77,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure drivers (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,617 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 77,617 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 77,504 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,493 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,405 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,315 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 77,315 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,068 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,995 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,865 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 76,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 76,712 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 76,277 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 76,277 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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TGC 627L is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 48,532 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 TGC 627L, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TGC 627L registered?

TGC 627L is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 1986.

Is TGC 627L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 627L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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