MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,572 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front number plate loose
offside drive shaft boot deteriorated
rear inner arches corroded
slight play detected in the offside front wheel bearing
slight play in both front door hinge pins
oil leak
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS
offside lower ball joint incorrectly fitted in suspention arm.
oil leak
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TWM 508K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 TWM 508K, 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 TWM 508K registered?
TWM 508K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 1972.
Is TWM 508K safe to buy?
The MOT history for TWM 508K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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