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TGF 738L

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,770 mi
Last recorded95,770 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGF 738L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,770 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 95,737 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,099 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,440 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,422 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 87,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 86,440 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 85,579 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 85,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 85,552 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,823 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 84,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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TGF 738L is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 TGF 738L, 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 43 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 TGF 738L registered?

TGF 738L is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 1983.

Is TGF 738L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGF 738L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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