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TLW 777M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,275 mi
Last recorded60,275 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLW 777M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,275 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play rubber dust covers missing (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 60,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on a.r.b (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play rubber dust covers missing (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 60,273 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 60,275 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 60,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion /pitting on front brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,275 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 60,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 60,275 miles

front tyres side walls starting to perrish

offside door sill starting to corrode

welding repair to nearside front inner wing

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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TLW 777M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc 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 TLW 777M, 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 TLW 777M registered?

TLW 777M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 1973.

Is TLW 777M safe to buy?

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