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OLD 467L

1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,145 mi
Last recorded31,145 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle30,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLD 467L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 31,145 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 31,141 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 31,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 30,052 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 30,669 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,579 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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OLD 467L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 30,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLD 467L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OLD 467L registered?

OLD 467L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is OLD 467L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLD 467L shows 6 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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