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RBY 669K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,958 mi
Last recorded92,958 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 669K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,958 miles

offside rear spring plate bush appears to be worn

signs of corrosion to the nearside and offside front floor pan

Fail 18 Sep 2017 92,958 miles

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

signs of corrosion to the nearside and offside front floor pan

Pass 19 Sep 2016 92,756 miles

slight oil leak

slight signs of corrosion around front top shocker mounts

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,562 miles

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,562 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/heater channel lower panel (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,238 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 92,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 91,877 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,877 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,826 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 91,825 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 91,823 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 91,188 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes corroded at master cyl

long hand brake travel

Fail 5 Dec 2009 91,188 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes corroded at master cyl

osf window winder handle adrift

Pass 27 Nov 2008 90,854 miles

surface rust on metal brake pipes

vehicle in a general rusty condition

Fail 22 Oct 2008 90,852 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,976 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 89,976 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advance corrossion in body around rear shocker top fixing to subframe.

Advise O/S/F track rod end dust cover split.

N/S/R brake osilates.

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 89,353 miles

Advance wear in steering uj and box. †Play in n/s and o/s/r hub area.

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 89,353 miles

Advance wear in steering uj and box. †Play in n/s and o/s/r hub area.

Pass 14 Oct 2005 87,936 miles

CAR HAS BEEN HEAVILY WELDED (PLATED). AND IN PLACES VERY POOR

Fail 13 Oct 2005 87,936 miles

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

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

CAR HAS BEEN HEAVILY WELDED (PLATED). AND IN PLACES VERY POOR

Fail 3 Oct 2005 87,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

REAR SUBFRAME MOUTING AREA IN POOR CONDITION

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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RBY 669K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RBY 669K, 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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RBY 669K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 December 1972.

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