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TKK 144

1994 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,227 mi
Last recorded38,227 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKK 144
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 38,227 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 38,163 miles

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,309 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 25,309 miles

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

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,627 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,329 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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TKK 144 is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 TKK 144, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TKK 144?

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What year was TKK 144 registered?

TKK 144 is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 1994.

Is TKK 144 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKK 144 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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