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TWM 508K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

2,572 mi
Last recorded2,572 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWM 508K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 2,572 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 2,569 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 2,569 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 2,566 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2021 2,564 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 2,547 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 2,544 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 2,528 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 2,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 2,424 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 2,234 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 1,060 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2006 1,060 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 1,036 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TWM 508K?

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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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