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BTY 995K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,524 mi
Last recorded69,524 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTY 995K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 69,524 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 69,524 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,454 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,291 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,988 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 67,986 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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BTY 995K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BTY 995K, 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

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What year was BTY 995K registered?

BTY 995K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is BTY 995K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTY 995K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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