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TGC 706L

1972 Volkswagen Beatle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,890 mi
Last recorded73,890 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beatle50,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 706L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 73,890 miles

All electrical terminals suspect.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,447 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,806 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,645 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 65,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

steering damper mounting has play

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,959 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 60,149 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,149 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,344 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 55,054 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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TGC 706L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGC 706L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TGC 706L registered?

TGC 706L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is TGC 706L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 706L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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