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FOT 437K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

11,265 mi
Last recorded11,265 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOT 437K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 11,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clutch return spring broken at gearbox

corrosion starting to n/s heater channel

minor play in steering column

n/s heater channel rear closing plate holed but not in prescribed areas

n/s/r floorpan holed at body mounting bolt but not excessive and not in prescribed areas

slight wear and lift in front swivel joints

Fail 11 Jul 2012 11,265 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clutch return spring broken at gearbox

corrosion starting to n/s heater channel

minor play in steering column

n/s heater channel rear closing plate holed but not in prescribed areas

n/s/r floorpan holed at body mounting bolt but not excessive and not in prescribed areas

slight wear and lift in front swivel joints

Pass 2 Jul 2011 10,415 miles

advise new wiper blades

both rear sill ends holed, and inner rear suss panels corroding

n/s/f framehead starting to corrode around mounting bolts

o/s/f up and low inner torsion bearings worn

slight play in n/s/f upper b.j

Fail 8 Jun 2011 10,396 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

N/S HEATER CHANNEL REAR CLOSING PLATE ROTTED

Offside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL LONG

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSHES/BEARINGS IN FRONT BEAM

Pass 7 Jun 2010 9,191 miles

no 2nd lock on bonnet

o/s/f wheel bearing play

advise clutch adjust

both upper ball joints have lift

corrosion to both rear suss mount/body mounts

corrosion to o/s/f framehead

front no. plate delaminating

light corrosion to both rear floors to chassis

n/s/f and o/s/f upper torsion arm bearings have play

n/s/f axle beam corroding

n/s/r sill end holed

n/s/r suus panel minor hole on return lip

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre perrished, low and has nail

play in steering wheel

steering box worn and leaking

Fail 4 Jun 2010 9,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise clutch adjust

both upper ball joints have lift

corrosion to both rear suss mount/body mounts

corrosion to o/s/f framehead

front no. plate delaminating

light corrosion to both rear floors to chassis

n/s/f and o/s/f upper torsion arm bearings have play

n/s/f axle beam corroding

n/s/f seat missing

n/s/r sill end holed

n/s/r suus panel minor hole on return lip

n/s/r tyre low

no 2nd lock on bonnet

o/s/f wheel bearing play

o/s/r tyre perrished, low and has nail

play in steering wheel

steering box worn and leaking

Fail 10 May 2010 9,191 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

beam patterns poor

front seat runners worn

n/s running board poor condition

n/s/r sill end cap holed

Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,255 miles

advise h/brake adjust

both no. plate starting to delaminate

both rear susspension penels corroding

both seat belts(front)fraying

both upper ball joints have lift

n/s/f inner sill starting to corrode

n/s/r brake back plate moist(poss previous leak)

n/s/r sill end corroding

o/s floor pan lip peppered

o/s h/lamp pattern poor

o/s/f upper shock rubber perrished

oil preasure switch leaking (engine underside covered in oil)

rear tyres perrished and close to legal limit

Fail 16 Apr 2009 7,255 miles

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

advise h/brake adjust

both no. plate starting to delaminate

both rear susspension penels corroding

both seat belts(front)fraying

both upper ball joints have lift

n/s/f inner sill starting to corrode

n/s/r brake back plate moist(poss previous leak)

n/s/r sill end corroding

o/s floor pan lip peppered

o/s h/lamp pattern poor

o/s/f upper shock rubber perrished

oil preasure switch leaking (engine underside covered in oil)

rear tyres perrished and close to legal limit

Pass 30 May 2008 6,103 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres are starting to crack on sidewalls and getting low on tread.

nail in o/s rear tyre.

Fail 23 May 2008 6,103 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres are starting to crack on sidewalls and getting low on tread.

nail in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 31 May 2007 3,974 miles

front shock bushes perrishing

n/s/f sill corroding

n/s/r hub leak??

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s and n/s suss. pannels starting to corrode

Fail 27 Apr 2007 3,974 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise service brake and h/brake adjust.

axel beam extensivly welded

front shock rubbers perrished

n/s/r hub oil seal leak???

spare flat

Pass 2 May 2006 1,244 miles

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)

Fail 2 May 2006 1,244 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FOT 437K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 FOT 437K, 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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FOT 437K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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