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BBO 107L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

77,384 mi
Last recorded77,384 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBO 107L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 77,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 77,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 75,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid reservoir cap broken and insecure

engine cutting out

front and rear tyres different sizes

suspension height low

Fail 19 Dec 2018 75,778 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside indicator cant be switched off

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid reservoir cap broken and insecure

engine cutting out

front and rear tyres different sizes

suspension height low

Fail 6 Sep 2018 75,756 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded baulkhead,, o/s (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing panel/inner wheel arch,,,,, engine side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front axle,, o/s ans n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front baulkhead, o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective recommend replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

advance handbrake travel

exhaust system,, throaty note

front bumper corroded

front tyres 165/60/15... rear tyres 185/65/15

n/s/r brake binding slightly,, recommend check

suspension height low

Pass 15 Apr 2017 73,653 miles

Exhaust noisy throaty note (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle,, o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

front bumper slightly corroded,,, recommend attention

front tyres 165/60/15,, rear tyres 185/65/15

o/s/r inner wheel arch panel corroded,, recommend attention

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

suspension height low

washers weak in operation, recommend check

Fail 31 Mar 2017 73,630 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy throaty note (7.1.4)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle,, o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

advise, handbrake travel

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)

front bumper slightly corroded,,, recommend attention

front tyres 165/60/15,, rear tyres 185/65/15

o/s/r inner wheel arch panel corroded,, recommend attention

suspension height low

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,263 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge,, 2mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge,, 2mm in place ,,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle slightly corroded ,o/s and n/s,, recommend check/attention (2.4.A.3)

advise footbrake pedal travel

exhaust, throaty note

front bumper slightly corroded,, recommend attention

front tyres 155/65/15,,, rear tyres 185/65/15

n/s parking brake performance lower than o/s

o/s/r inner wheel arch panel corroded,, recommend check/attention

parking brake performance 16%, MOT PASS MARK 16%,, recommend check/attention

recommend check steering track

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,551 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 69,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,881 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 67,871 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,770 miles

lock stop needs adjusting

nearside rear wheel arch area starting too rust

offside rear inner arch area starting too rust

Pass 10 Mar 2012 62,938 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,304 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 61,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 58,111 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 58,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,823 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 53,823 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,843 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,030 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 46,030 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BBO 107L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BBO 107L, 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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BBO 107L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 1972.

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