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BUH 576L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,268 mi
Last recorded45,268 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUH 576L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 45,268 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,239 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,197 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,164 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 45,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,114 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,086 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 45,086 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,075 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BUH 576L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BUH 576L, 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 BUH 576L registered?

BUH 576L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 November 1972.

Is BUH 576L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUH 576L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BUH 576L have outstanding finance?

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