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UBK 537K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,969 mi
Last recorded54,969 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBK 537K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 54,969 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 54,784 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 54,760 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear drums damp

Pass 30 Mar 2022 54,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake drums damp

Fail 28 Mar 2022 54,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake drums damp

Pass 29 Mar 2021 54,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Light rust to floor sills and chassis

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 54,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to floor sills and chassis

Fail 21 Feb 2020 54,667 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to floor sills and chassis

Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All in places (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to floor sills and chassis

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,554 miles

All ball joint dust covers persished

All brake pipes rusty in places

light corrosion to floor,chassis and sills

Pass 3 Feb 2017 54,533 miles

All ball joint dust covers starting to perish

Brake pipe slightly corroded In places (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to inner sills,chassis and rear inner arches

Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded By master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,449 miles

vehicle floorpan chassis and sills have light corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,143 miles

light corrosion appearing

nearside front indicator starting to discolour

unable to fully inspect welding due to seam / underseal

Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,988 miles

general corrosion appearing

unable to fully inspect welding due to seam / underseal

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,565 miles

general corrosion appearing, unable to fully inspect standards of welding due to seam and underseal. chassis also has coating of underseal/paint

Fail 1 Apr 2011 53,562 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

general corrosion appearing, unable to fully inspect standards of welding due to seam and underseal. chassis also has coating of underseal/paint

Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,275 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,238 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 53,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,013 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,366 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2005 51,674 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre defective

vehicle lowered,has restricted suspension movement

Pass 14 Nov 2005 51,674 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

spare tyre defective

vehicle lowered,has restricted suspension movement

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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UBK 537K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UBK 537K, 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 UBK 537K registered?

UBK 537K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 February 1972.

Is UBK 537K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBK 537K shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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