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TJY 145L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,402 mi
Last recorded58,402 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJY 145L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2009 58,402 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,402 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 57,096 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 57,078 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 May 2007 54,998 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2007 54,998 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 52,832 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 52,832 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TJY 145L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TJY 145L, 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 TJY 145L registered?

TJY 145L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is TJY 145L safe to buy?

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