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TPV 539K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

5,250 mi
Last recorded5,250 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPV 539K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2017 5,250 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 5,250 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight cracks in steering wheel

Pass 21 May 2014 5,205 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight cracks in steering wheel

Pass 25 May 2013 5,192 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight cracks in steering wheel

Pass 17 May 2012 5,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight cracks in steering wheel

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 5,186 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR HUBS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

UNDERSIDE OF BODY IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 19 Mar 2011 4,941 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to legal limit

slight play in o/s front

Fail 5 Mar 2011 4,941 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to legal limit

Fail 3 Mar 2010 103,147 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s headlamp cracked

o/s track rod end bush split

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 103,147 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s headlamp cracked

o/s track rod end bush split

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 99,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front seat slightly insecure, just upto mot standard at time of test.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 99,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front seat slightly insecure, just upto mot standard at time of test.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 99,199 miles

front floor pan slight corrosion

front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2007 98,719 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 98,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 98,502 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 98,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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TPV 539K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 539K, 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 539K registered?

TPV 539K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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