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TTF 99L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,350 mi
Last recorded18,350 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTF 99L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 18,350 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 18,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2017 18,091 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 15,201 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 12,505 miles

Nearside Front floorpan to body bolts missing (body welded to floorpan)

Nearside Front framehead to body bolt missing

Nearside Rear spring plate bush deteriorated

Offside Front Inner lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear spring plate bush deteriorated

front gearbox mounting bolt missing

long travel on brake pedal

Fail 5 Sep 2015 12,473 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front floorpan to body bolts missing

Nearside Front frame head to body bolt missing

Nearside Rear spring plate bush deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox front mounting bolt missing

offside rear spring plate bush deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,421 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 12,421 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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TTF 99L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TTF 99L, 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 TTF 99L registered?

TTF 99L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 December 1972.

Is TTF 99L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTF 99L shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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