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SFL 148K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,705 mi
Last recorded74,705 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 148K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 74,705 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 74,315 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 73,296 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear hub seals damp

Pass 18 May 2024 73,272 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 73,219 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 72,977 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 72,937 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,544 miles

foot brake travel

Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,260 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 19 Aug 2016 72,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust noisy

Pass 8 Aug 2015 71,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel as slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2014 68,938 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 68,932 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 68,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 68,575 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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SFL 148K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SFL 148K, 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

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What year was SFL 148K registered?

SFL 148K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 1972.

Is SFL 148K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFL 148K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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