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AUJ 470L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,066 mi
Last recorded9,066 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUJ 470L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 9,066 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 5,743 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 4,902 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 3,795 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 2,583 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 1,580 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 501 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 127 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 19,484 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 19,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,669 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 17,866 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 17,688 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,478 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 16,683 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,817 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 15,349 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 14,621 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 13,684 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 12,743 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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AUJ 470L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AUJ 470L, 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 AUJ 470L?

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What year was AUJ 470L registered?

AUJ 470L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 1972.

Is AUJ 470L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUJ 470L shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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