MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight bind on rear brakes
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight bind on rear brakes
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?
Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PUY 172L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PUY 172L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of PUY 172L?
You can check the full history of PUY 172L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was PUY 172L registered?
PUY 172L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 10 October 1972.
Is PUY 172L safe to buy?
The MOT history for PUY 172L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PUY 172L have outstanding finance?
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