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TRA 44K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,945 mi
Last recorded72,945 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRA 44K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 72,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 72,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 72,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 72,066 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 72,066 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 71,839 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,687 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 71,218 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,861 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,147 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 70,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,654 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 69,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,925 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 68,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,480 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 68,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,435 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,107 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f side wall split

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,404 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,551 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,061 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 62,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,518 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 59,540 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,540 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,944 miles

Steering Box Drop Arm Has Slight Play

Fail 1 Sep 2006 57,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Steering Box Drop Arm Has Slight Play

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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TRA 44K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TRA 44K, 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 TRA 44K registered?

TRA 44K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 1972.

Is TRA 44K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRA 44K shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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