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TGC 643L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,601 mi
Last recorded51,601 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 643L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,601 miles

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

underbody corrsion

Fail 4 Jul 2016 51,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,877 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 49,986 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,565 miles

slight play in steering joints

Fail 11 Jul 2013 48,565 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 46,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

horn quiet

washers weak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,960 miles

horn quiet

washers weak

Pass 6 May 2011 45,962 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 45,961 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,520 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,329 miles

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

offside front anti roll bar washer bent

Fail 19 Mar 2009 45,329 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,991 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 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.

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