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DIJ 1977

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,630 mi
Last recorded75,630 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIJ 1977
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 75,630 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 75,630 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,048 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,648 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 74,648 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 74,191 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal has slight fluid leak

Fail 12 Dec 2018 74,191 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal has slight fluid leak

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 73,763 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 73,337 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 May 2016 73,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable cupling (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 72,466 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2015 72,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2014 71,561 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2014 71,561 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,486 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 71,486 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DIJ 1977 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DIJ 1977, 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 DIJ 1977 registered?

DIJ 1977 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 February 1972.

Is DIJ 1977 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIJ 1977 shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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