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SRB 722K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,934 mi
Last recorded15,934 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRB 722K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,934 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

bonnet catch secure but needs attentsion

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

rust by n/s/r sill body and chassis ,

welding repairs poor

Fail 17 Apr 2015 15,934 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

rust by n/s/r sill body and chassis ,

welding repairs poor

Pass 27 Feb 2014 13,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s front floor to body corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 13,105 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s front floor to body corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 13,103 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body to floor mountings corroded at front n/s

corrosion to front floor pan n/s and o/s

corrosion to front panel

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear shock mountings

mirrors not required before 1978

rear number plate insecure on mounting

Fail 20 Sep 2013 13,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012
Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,592 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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SRB 722K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SRB 722K, 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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What year was SRB 722K registered?

SRB 722K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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