MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,960 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside 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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?
Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.
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TWA 488L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,381 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 Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TWA 488L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TWA 488L registered?
TWA 488L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 13 December 1972.
Is TWA 488L safe to buy?
The MOT history for TWA 488L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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