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FUT 530L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,790 mi
Last recorded5,790 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUT 530L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 5,790 miles

corrosion to floor seams

unable to fully assess due to under-seal coating

wipers split

Pass 26 Mar 2011 5,366 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 19 Mar 2010 4,726 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 2,782 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 1,314 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed unable to inspect floors .

welded repairs heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 1,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 98,177 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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FUT 530L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FUT 530L, 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

How do I check the history of FUT 530L?

You can check the full history of FUT 530L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FUT 530L registered?

FUT 530L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 1972.

Is FUT 530L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUT 530L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FUT 530L have outstanding finance?

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