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TOO 454K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,430 mi
Last recorded4,430 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOO 454K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 4,430 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 4,426 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate damp

Pass 5 Nov 2019 3,702 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2019 3,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 1,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 1,384 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 426 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2014 378 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 378 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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TOO 454K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TOO 454K, 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 TOO 454K registered?

TOO 454K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is TOO 454K safe to buy?

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