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TGW 144L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,230 mi
Last recorded14,230 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGW 144L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 14,230 miles

Underbody heavily undersealed and difficult to assess all areas.

Pass 4 May 2016 14,226 miles

Underside heavily undersealed. Corrosion starting to affect rear suspension prescribed areas.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 14,224 miles

Vehicle is heavily undersealed at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2014 14,222 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle underside,chassis and subframes are coated thickly with underseal

Pass 29 Apr 2013 14,221 miles

vehicle underside and chassis and subframes thick with underseal

Pass 13 Jun 2011 14,219 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,216 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,077 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,312 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 13,312 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 12,099 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery insecure

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2006 9,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery insecure

oil leak

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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TGW 144L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TGW 144L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TGW 144L registered?

TGW 144L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is TGW 144L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGW 144L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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