MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,422 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
floor pan & chassis very corroded & poor condition in places.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working Non standard dip switch fitted. (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
floor pan & chassis very corroded & poor condition in places.
Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
floor pans some small holes from corrosion but not within 30cm of mountings
spare tyre low on pressure
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
floor pans some small holes from corrosion
spare tyre flat
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
rear tyres worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TPV 28K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 TPV 28K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TPV 28K registered?
TPV 28K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.
Is TPV 28K safe to buy?
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