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SPU 424K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,235 mi
Last recorded43,235 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPU 424K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 43,228 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,175 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 43,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 42,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,546 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,940 miles

Both rear drive shaft tube gaiters leaking gear oil

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,493 miles

n/s drive shaft inner gaiter deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2011 41,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot around n/s/r driveshaft inner end deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,891 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 39,698 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 39,697 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 39,298 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 38,917 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 38,912 miles

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

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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SPU 424K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SPU 424K, 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 SPU 424K registered?

SPU 424K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 1972.

Is SPU 424K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPU 424K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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