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BAR 168K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,815 mi
Last recorded24,815 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAR 168K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,815 miles

offside floor holed

spare wheel tray very corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2017 24,781 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Steering locking device missing split pins missing,both outer trackrod end nuts (2.2.C.1g)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop no suspension movement,overly lowered (2.4.A.1a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling track rod hitting inner body (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear upright panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

offside floor holed

spare wheel tray very corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,696 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 18,659 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 27,684 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,341 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both headlamps dim

brake pipes rusty

front seats wobble on release joints

nearside front lower swivel boot perished

rust and corrosion in various places

slight exhaust blow

underside of car heavly welded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,550 miles

Oil leak

extnsive welding carried out under vechile and has been under sealed unable to check n/s sill correctly due to step

n/s/r back plate has oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2012 26,550 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

extnsive welding carried out under vechile and has been under sealed unable to check n/s sill correctly due to step

n/s/r back plate has oil leak

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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BAR 168K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAR 168K, 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.

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BAR 168K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is BAR 168K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAR 168K 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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