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GUG 720K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

36,220 mi
Last recorded36,220 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUG 720K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 36,220 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 36,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 35,981 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

spare wheel well & front inner wings corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2022 35,886 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 35,886 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 35,593 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 35,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,393 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 35,327 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 35,327 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 351,036 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 35,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,044 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 35,043 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,997 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch holed & corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 34,995 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch holed & corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 34,115 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 34,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,010 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 33,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 33,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,149 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 31,137 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,154 miles

front spare wheel well badly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2011 29,144 miles

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

front spare wheel well badly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,701 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 27,689 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,673 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 24,671 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,217 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 21,072 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,706 miles

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r floor corroded - outside any prescribed area - near battery

Pass 5 Sep 2006 9,400 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 9,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 419 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 254 miles

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

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

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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GUG 720K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 GUG 720K, 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 GUG 720K registered?

GUG 720K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 1972.

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