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FAR 882K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

8,969 mi
Last recorded8,969 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAR 882K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 8,969 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 8,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed area chalked marked above axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear binding (3.5.1k)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 8,961 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 8,923 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,890 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 87,888 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 86,139 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 8,068 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 8,068 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 7,410 miles

rear seat belts not fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2010 7,341 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

rear seat belts not fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2008 6,711 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jun 2008 6,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,103 miles

Bonnet realease cable fixing poor

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover Split/ missing

O/S/R anti roll bar bush become displaced, allowing drop link to rub on anti roll bar

Offside front lower front suspension joint has slight play in upper suspension ball joint

Slight play/lift in steering box. OK for mot but recomended attention

Suspect poor repair to body on n/s rear suspension mounting area. Exsessive underseal used. Unable to inspect fully

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split / missing

Fail 16 Jul 2007 6,597 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Bonnet release cable fixing poor.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/s/f tyre rubbing on suspesion when in full left lock raised on jacks.

O/s/r anti roll bar bush become displaced, Allowing drop linke to rub on anti roll bar.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play/lift in steering box. Ok for MOT but recommend attention.

Suspect poor repaire to body on n/s rear suspension mounting area. Exsessive undersealer used unable to inspect fully.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 May 2006 4,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 4,942 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2006 4,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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FAR 882K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FAR 882K, 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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FAR 882K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 1972.

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