MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear suspension creaks
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear suspension creaks
spring washers not fitted to offside front caliper bolts
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken after brake test (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear suspension creaks
spring washers not fitted to offside front caliper bolts
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust manifold nuts slightly loose
nearside front floor rusted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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UBK 532K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UBK 532K, 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 UBK 532K registered?
UBK 532K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 February 1972.
Is UBK 532K safe to buy?
The MOT history for UBK 532K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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