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TLG 202L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

63,018 mi
Last recorded63,018 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLG 202L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 63,018 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported both front flexis not clipped in (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Obligatory mirror missing none fitted (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively dont touch screen properly (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from resevoir to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust quite noisey

fuel cap seal deteriorated

wiper dont self park

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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TLG 202L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 TLG 202L, 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 TLG 202L registered?

TLG 202L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 1973.

Is TLG 202L safe to buy?

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