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TGC 630L

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

18,489 mi
Last recorded18,489 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 630L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 18,489 miles

all tyres have side wall protectors

oil leak

tow ball removed from car

Fail 31 May 2016 18,487 miles

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

all tyres have side wall protectors

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,743 miles

Oil leak

all tyres have a side wall colour thing fitted and is wearing away at the side wall

seats tatty

Fail 25 Mar 2015 16,703 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

all tyres have a side wall colour thing fitted and is wearing away at the side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2014 14,551 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 9,654 miles

fuel cap seal perished

hole in nearside rear inner wing

offside rear seat belt slow in operation

spare wheel well holed

Fail 3 Apr 2013 9,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal perished

hole in nearside rear inner wing

offside rear seat belt slow in operation

spare wheel well holed

Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front flexible section of the fuel line slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2012 9,236 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front flexible section of the fuel line slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 8,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 8,891 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

offside front (passanger side) brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2010 8,891 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

offside front (passanger side) brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2009 8,050 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 8,050 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 8,028 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to offside inner wing

Pass 23 Aug 2007 1,704 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 1,574 miles

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 630L is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 TGC 630L, 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.

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What year was TGC 630L registered?

TGC 630L is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 November 1986.

Is TGC 630L safe to buy?

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