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MVO 778K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

51,377 mi
Last recorded51,377 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 778K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

All 4 tyre valve stems split and perishing

Corrosion above rear axle beam

Front tyres split and perishing

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

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall worn

Nearside rear tyre heavily splitting on sidewall

Oil leak

Speedometer not illuminating

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

Windscreen wipers operating very slowly

Fail 25 Mar 2015 51,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyre valve stems split and perishing

Corrosion above rear axle beam

Engine oil level below min level

Front tyres split and perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall worn

Nearside rear tyre heavily splitting on sidewall

Oil leak

Speedometer not illuminating

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

Windscreen wipers operating very slowly

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,191 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 51,185 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 50,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 50,955 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2006 2,447 miles

general play steering and suspension

Fail 12 May 2006 2,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

general play in steering and suspension

Fail 21 Mar 2006 2,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

play steering and suspension

underside rusty and poorly repaired

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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MVO 778K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 MVO 778K, 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 MVO 778K registered?

MVO 778K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 1972.

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