MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,140 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.
Slight play in steering box.
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.
n/s front slight play in a steering component
n/s rear w/bearing slight noise.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
o/s front brakebinding slightly
o/s front brakebinding slightly
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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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.
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TGR 542K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 February 1972.
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