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LYA 721K

1972 Volkswagen Bettle

Blue Petrol 1302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,134 mi
Last recorded57,134 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Bettle46,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYA 721K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,302cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,134 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all weldings heavily sealented and has traces of body filler

all weldings heavily sealented and has traces of body filler

exhuast system corroded

front both sides inner steering joint has slight play

Fail 3 Jul 2017 57,132 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner wheel arches & both sides inner floor area foot well (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides upper inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhuast system corroded

front both sides inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,815 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 56,815 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 51,359 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 May 2015 51,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 49,231 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 49,230 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 44,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2012 40,007 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2011 33,155 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 33,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2010 28,393 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf/osf/nsr tyres getting perished

slight movement in steering column.

smells of petrol with engine running, no leaks ???

Fail 5 May 2010 28,390 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs inner getting corroded around outer edges.

in and out movement of steering column.

nsf/osf/nsr tyres perished and close to legal limit(1.6mm)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 25,176 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

car has been painted with thick paint underneath all apears solid

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,176 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

car has been painted with thick paint underneath all apears solid

Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,705 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,929 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 19,817 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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LYA 721K is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle in Blue with a 1,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,043 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LYA 721K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LYA 721K is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 8 June 1972.

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