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TWB 592L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,107 mi
Last recorded98,107 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWB 592L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,107 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,595 miles

Rear both sides tyres badly perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 96,314 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 96,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,233 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 94,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,688 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 89,740 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,281 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 87,279 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 85,707 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 82,749 miles

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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TWB 592L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 592L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TWB 592L?

You can check the full history of TWB 592L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TWB 592L registered?

TWB 592L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 1973.

Is TWB 592L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWB 592L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TWB 592L have outstanding finance?

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