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UCL 618K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,214 mi
Last recorded16,214 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCL 618K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 16,214 miles

Front Tyres perished

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Rear Sill has heavy surface corrosion

Slight oil leak from area of engine

Steering damper seeping oil

Fail 20 Jun 2017 16,214 miles

Front Tyres perished

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Offside Rear Sill has heavy surface corrosion

Slight oil leak from area of engine

Steering damper seeping oil

Pass 13 Jul 2016 16,169 miles

Nearside Front cracked / perished

Offside Front cracked / perished

Fail 27 Jun 2016 16,169 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Coil spring fouling tyre (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,117 miles

nearside front suspension spring seat corroded

offside front tyre, side wall cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2014 16,041 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 16,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 16,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,957 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front panel corroded nearside.

Oil leak

Rear tyres badly perished, outer sidewalls splitting, bald inner edges.

Steering links, slight play in assemblys / system.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,907 miles

Front tyres perished, sidewalls splitting.

Offside rear inner arch corroded near body mount.

Offside sill / floor joint corroded.

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished, sidewalls splitting, bald inner edge.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,825 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 15,820 miles

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

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

Rear tyres badly perished, sidewalls split, cords nearly visible.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,747 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear tyres perished, sidewalls spliting, cords not visible.

Steering box, slight lift.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,661 miles

Front panel corroded.

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

Nearside rear brake, slight binding.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished, sidewalls cracking.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,619 miles

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

Nearside rear brake, slight binding.

Rear tyres worn inner edge, perishing.

Steering box shaft, lift/play.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 15,573 miles

Nearside Steering relay has slight wear.

Nearside rear brake, slight binding

Rear tyres perishing.

Steering box has slight lift in shaft, knocking.

Windscreen wash control leaking air into wash reservoir bottle

Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,506 miles

both rear tyres perished. †

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 9 Jun 2006 15,408 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/side rear tyre worn on inner edges.

o/side rear tyre perished

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edges.

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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UCL 618K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UCL 618K, 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 UCL 618K registered?

UCL 618K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 1972.

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