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TGC 437L

1972 Volkswagen Variant

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,061 mi
Last recorded15,061 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Variant44,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 437L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 15,061 miles

all welding plated from inside and covered in thick underseal

floor underside corroded but no holes yet !!!

Fail 11 Nov 2010 15,061 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all welding plated from inside and covered in thick underseal

floor underside corroded but no holes yet !!!

Fail 25 Oct 2010 15,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

have to re check ball joints after mew bushes fitted

offside rear inner wing corroded but no holes yet

offside rear jacking point badly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 13,700 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 10,939 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 7,493 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to rear bumper bracket montings and engine support mounting areas

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 15 Jun 2006 2,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front top ball joint boot split

play in upper torsion bar

rear brake linnings low

Fail 24 May 2006 2,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front upper ball joint boot split

play in upper torsion bar

rear brake linings low

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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TGC 437L is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,551 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGC 437L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGC 437L registered?

TGC 437L is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is TGC 437L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 437L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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