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BUT 612K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,225 mi
Last recorded6,225 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUT 612K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 6,225 miles

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2021 5,563 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2020 5,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2019 2,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both steering drag links worn

corrosion on both front foot well outers

Pass 20 Nov 2018 99,769 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 99,579 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 99,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 98,793 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 98,793 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,529 miles

Hazard warning light switch slightly defective

Steering mechanism slightly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,983 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 97,351 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,043 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 96,787 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 95,007 miles

Hazard warning light switch slightly defective

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 93,935 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 93,216 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 93,210 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 93,031 miles

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

both rear brake hoses corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2005 92,811 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 92,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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BUT 612K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BUT 612K, 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 BUT 612K registered?

BUT 612K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 1972.

Is BUT 612K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUT 612K shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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