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TBV 767K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,229 mi
Last recorded23,229 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBV 767K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 23,229 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 23,206 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2024 22,872 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 22,436 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 22,205 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 22,028 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 21,983 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,774 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 21,490 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 21,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering locking device insecure on steering box (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 20,901 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 20,209 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 20,202 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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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TBV 767K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TBV 767K, 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 TBV 767K registered?

TBV 767K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 1972.

Is TBV 767K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBV 767K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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