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BBO 432L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,311 mi
Last recorded3,311 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBO 432L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 3,311 miles

advise o/s/r suss./body mount corroded. advise replacement

fuel filler cap seal perrished

n/s/f chassis leg corroding

n/s/r floor area corroding

n/s/r sill end corroding

o/s/f floor corroding

o/s/r sill end corroding

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering box.

vehicle extensivly welded

Pass 14 Aug 2006 2,372 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 2,372 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

CORROSION TO N/S/F CHASSIS LEG † O/S/F FLOOR † O/S/R SUSS. PANEL † O/S/R FLOOR

CORROSION TO N/S/R FLOOR AND O/S/R SUSS. PANEL † REAR TORSION ARM HOUSINGS HAVE CORROSION

VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXTENSIVLY WELDED.

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 432L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 432L, 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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What year was BBO 432L registered?

BBO 432L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 1972.

Is BBO 432L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBO 432L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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