MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking side walls off side front x2rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight binding near side front brake
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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TWE 858L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 TWE 858L, 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 TWE 858L registered?
TWE 858L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 1973.
Is TWE 858L safe to buy?
The MOT history for TWE 858L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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