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TGC 899L

1995 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,928 mi
Last recorded51,928 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Beetle50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 899L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 51,928 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,846 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2014 50,520 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,293 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 47,193 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,703 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 46,627 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 45,546 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 43,757 miles

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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TGC 899L is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 TGC 899L, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TGC 899L registered?

TGC 899L is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is TGC 899L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 899L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TGC 899L have outstanding finance?

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