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MDP 805K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,469 mi
Last recorded89,469 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDP 805K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 89,469 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 89,332 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 87,797 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 87,469 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,661 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,817 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,770 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 84,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,911 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 81,850 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,640 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,002 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 67,606 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 69,469 miles

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

offside wiperblade split

Pass 16 Aug 2007 69,386 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 69,352 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 69,307 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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MDP 805K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MDP 805K, 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 MDP 805K?

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What year was MDP 805K registered?

MDP 805K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is MDP 805K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDP 805K shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MDP 805K have outstanding finance?

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