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TSX 84L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

74,658 mi
Last recorded74,658 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSX 84L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,658 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 74,658 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,151 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 74,151 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,775 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 77,514 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 72,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

unable to check coplete chassis and floor sections due to heavy undersealing

Fail 1 Nov 2006 72,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 72,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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TSX 84L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 TSX 84L, 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 TSX 84L registered?

TSX 84L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is TSX 84L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSX 84L shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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