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SOO 241K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,614 mi
Last recorded99,614 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOO 241K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 99,614 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 98,594 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 98,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering system

Pass 18 Mar 2022 98,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering system

Pass 22 Sep 2020 96,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes around master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering system

underside corroded in places

Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering system

Fail 5 Apr 2019 98,362 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering system

Pass 14 Apr 2018 98,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front`s around master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system rusty

front number plate damaged

gearbox mount starting to split

slight play in steering system

Fail 10 Apr 2018 98,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front`s around master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system rusty

front number plate damaged

gearbox mount starting to split

slight play in steering system

Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,966 miles

Oil leak ()

both rocker boxes corroded

exhaust corroded

play in steering system

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 97,958 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested excessive footbrake travel (3.7.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

both rocker boxes corroded

exhaust corroded

play in steering system

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,892 miles

both rocker boxes corroded

damp around n/s/r hub area

handbrake effort low passable

oil leaks

slight play steering system

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,804 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rocker box`s rusty and weak

damt around n/s rear hub

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rocker boxes corroded

dampness n/s/r hub area

slight noise n/s/r hub area

Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,582 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rocker covers corroding

dampness n/s/r hub area

Pass 19 Apr 2012 97,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rocker covers corroding

slight oil leak engine

Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,322 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 96,507 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rocker covers corroding

oil leak from engine

slight noise o/s/r hub area

Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,221 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 95,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

oil leak from engine

slight play both front hubs

Pass 23 Apr 2008 94,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in steering box

slight play n/s/r hub area

Pass 19 Apr 2007 92,919 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from engine

slight noise both rear hub areas

slight noise n/s/f hub area

Pass 3 May 2006 91,149 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering box

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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SOO 241K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SOO 241K, 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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SOO 241K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 1972.

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