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LYM 746K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,169 mi
Last recorded28,169 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYM 746K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 28,169 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 27,398 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 27,187 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel advise further inspection, free play at maximum (2.3 (a) (i))

bolts securing steering box appear to be slightly short, box is secure

Pass 26 Jul 2022 27,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in both front upper torsion bars

Pass 10 Aug 2021 27,110 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 27,110 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 27,001 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 27,001 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 26,988 miles

steering box has slight play and damp

Fail 16 Apr 2019 26,988 miles

All position lamps not working all (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

steering box has slight play and damp

Pass 16 Apr 2018 26,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,713 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 26,713 miles

Brake performance not tested rear hub very insecure (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,660 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 26,660 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 26,476 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,476 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,408 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 2,602 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 2,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2013 25,690 miles

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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LYM 746K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LYM 746K, 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

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What year was LYM 746K registered?

LYM 746K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 July 1972.

Is LYM 746K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYM 746K shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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