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PTE 437L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,162 mi
Last recorded7,162 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTE 437L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 7,162 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 6,810 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 6,810 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 7,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 7,820 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 6,749 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 6,749 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 6,032 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 6,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 2,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 2,368 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 2,216 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 2,126 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 1,915 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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PTE 437L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PTE 437L, 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 PTE 437L?

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What year was PTE 437L registered?

PTE 437L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 1972.

Is PTE 437L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTE 437L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PTE 437L have outstanding finance?

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