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TGR 542K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,140 mi
Last recorded42,140 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGR 542K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 42,140 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all shock absorbers casings corroded

n/s & o/s rear hub seals leaking oil

oil leaks around engine

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,862 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Slight play in steering box.

Fail 21 Nov 2012 41,841 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,535 miles

n/s front slight play in a steering component

n/s rear w/bearing slight noise.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 41,535 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 41,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

o/s front brakebinding slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2010 41,436 miles

o/s front brakebinding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,144 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 40,577 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,934 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 39,319 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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TGR 542K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TGR 542K, 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

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What year was TGR 542K registered?

TGR 542K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 February 1972.

Is TGR 542K safe to buy?

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