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MRT 629K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

62,201 mi
Last recorded62,201 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRT 629K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,201 miles

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 62,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,674 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 61,667 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 56,507 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS 4/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES AND UNDERSEALED

Fail 11 May 2012 56,507 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS 4/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES AND UNDERSEALED

Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,388 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING CLOUMN TOP BUSH 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS 3/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 4/ BOOT LID/ENGINE COVER CATCH MISSING

Fail 6 Jul 2011 56,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING CLOUMN TOP BUSH 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS 3/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 4/ BOOT LID/ENGINE COVER CATCH MISSING

Pass 1 Aug 2009 55,208 miles

drivers seat frame slight movement

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

offside front wheel bearing slight play

offside front wing slight damage

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

offside track rod end rubber cover boot split

rear brakes slight imbalance

underside of vehicle repaired/ undersealed

Fail 30 Jul 2009 55,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

drivers seat frame slight movement

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

offside front wheel bearing slight play

offside front wing slight damage

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

offside track rod end rubber cover boot split

rear brakes slight imbalance

underside of vehicle repaired/ undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2008 52,248 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

slight leak from nearside exhaust

Fail 12 Jul 2008 52,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

slight leak from nearside exhaust

Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,007 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 52,007 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 51,784 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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MRT 629K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MRT 629K, 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 MRT 629K registered?

MRT 629K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 1972.

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