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FKR 872L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,716 mi
Last recorded97,716 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKR 872L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 97,716 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive some repairs made at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 95,995 miles

Rear flitch panel had major repairs

brakes sharp in use

Pass 29 Sep 2023 94,461 miles

repairs made to rear floor section

Fail 27 Sep 2023 94,415 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

repairs made to rear floor section

Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,529 miles

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

Rear brake balance at rear poor

Rear some repairs too floor

exhaust blow at near side

Pass 23 Sep 2021 92,204 miles

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

some repairs made to rear and some slight corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,859 miles

Nearside Rear back plate has oil contamination

repairs made to rear end around suspension mounts

Fail 14 Sep 2020 90,859 miles

Nearside Rear back plate has oil contamination

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

repairs made to rear end around suspension mounts

Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,010 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping

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

repairs made too floors front and rear

Fail 10 Sep 2019 90,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping

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

repairs made too floors front and rear

Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,048 miles

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

some repairs made to front and rear

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,391 miles

repairs made too underside

Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,799 miles

underside has had some repairs, and good coat of black

Pass 25 Jun 2015 82,197 miles

both rear tyres 2007 dot code (aged)

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 82,197 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres 2007 dot code (aged)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,169 miles

Engine bad hesitation

Rear tyres 7 years old

n/s/ r back plate damp

Fail 24 Jun 2014 82,169 miles

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

Engine bad hesitation

Rear tyres 7 years old

n/s/ r back plate damp

Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,140 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 82,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,757 miles

N/S/R back plate slight damp. Petrol cap seal cracking with age

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,433 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/rear hub oil seal leaking possible brake shoes contaminated

o/s/front floor pan to body corroded through

Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,125 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,062 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 76,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 74,329 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 723,694 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 72,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 72,318 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 69,337 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 69,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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FKR 872L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FKR 872L, 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 FKR 872L registered?

FKR 872L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 1972.

Is FKR 872L safe to buy?

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