MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,505 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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floor corroded in general
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
floor corroded in general
rear drive shaft inner boots missing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
general corrosion on body
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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TWB 589L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 TWB 589L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TWB 589L registered?
TWB 589L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 1973.
Is TWB 589L safe to buy?
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