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DEL 247L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,412 mi
Last recorded34,412 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 247L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 34,412 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 30 Mar 2018 34,399 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 34,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,399 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 34,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system minor leaks

surface corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

surface corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Oct 2015 29,521 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,342 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,207 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear tyre is cracking on side wall

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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DEL 247L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DEL 247L, 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 DEL 247L registered?

DEL 247L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 1972.

Is DEL 247L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEL 247L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DEL 247L have outstanding finance?

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