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TBZ 5968

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,482 mi
Last recorded40,482 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 5968
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 40,482 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 40,393 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,281 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Jul 2018 40,281 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Jun 2017 40,261 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,151 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 40,124 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle right hand lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle left hand lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 39,820 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 39,531 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,442 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,120 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 39,120 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,809 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 38,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 38,807 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

gbox mounting loose

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,281 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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TBZ 5968 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TBZ 5968, 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 TBZ 5968 registered?

TBZ 5968 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1972.

Is TBZ 5968 safe to buy?

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