MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,601 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underbody corrsion
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underbody corrsion
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight play in steering joints
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight play in steering joints
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
horn quiet
washers weak
horn quiet
washers weak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front anti roll bar washer bent
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front anti roll bar washer bent
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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TGC 643L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 643L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TGC 643L registered?
TGC 643L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1973.
Is TGC 643L safe to buy?
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