MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,904 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front wheel slight rub on full lock
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all 4 (5.3.2 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
all shock absorber cover damaged
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all shock dust covers damaged
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired clip missing (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all shock dust covers damaged
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front bearings slight noise
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear shock dust cover damaged
Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
gearbox mount defective
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Gearbox mounting defective
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front torsion bar week
n/s/r shock dust cover insecure
rear torsion bar week
slight noise on o/s/f bearing
slight play and noise on n/s/f bearing
slight play in o/s steering drop arm
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front rollbar rubs on toeing eye
front torsion bar week
n/s/r shock dust cover insecure
rear torsion bar week
slight noise on o/s/f bearing
slight play and noise on n/s/f bearing
slight play in o/s steering drop arm
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front gearbox mount worn
front shocks bump stops worn
slight play in steering drop arm
slight play in top steering collom
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
front gearbox mount worn
front shocks bump stops worn
slight play in steering drop arm
slight play in top steering collom
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
brake pedal rubber and clutch worn
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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BUH 732L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 732L, 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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BUH 732L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 1972.
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