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PBF 63K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,875 mi
Last recorded23,875 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBF 63K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 23,875 miles

N/s/r outer sill holed and corroded, not considered structural.

Nearside Direction indicator loose

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

O/s/r sill end minor hole and corrosion.

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 23,872 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements To small. (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread 145-65-15 72T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread 145-65-15 72T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/r outer sill holed and corroded, not considered structural.

Nearside Direction indicator loose

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

O/s/r sill end minor hole and corrosion.

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 24 Mar 2025 21,939 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 21,277 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 21,019 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 21,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,029 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 19,029 miles

Nearside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 16 May 2015 18,987 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres cracking inner wall

Fail 2 Jun 2014 18,394 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres cracking inner wall

Pass 4 Jun 2013 98,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 98,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PBF 63K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PBF 63K, 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 PBF 63K registered?

PBF 63K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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