MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,402 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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)
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)
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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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