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BUJ 67K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,080 mi
Last recorded11,080 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUJ 67K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,185cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 11,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 880 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 96,281 miles

Nearside Front bottom door pillar is corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch bulkhead is corroded

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall is starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 95,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2013 95,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,620 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 95,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,410 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 92,581 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 92,580 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,725 miles

o/s inner sill corroding at front and rear

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,947 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 89,547 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 85,937 miles

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 84,292 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 82,811 miles

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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BUJ 67K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BUJ 67K, 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 BUJ 67K registered?

BUJ 67K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 1972.

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