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UDH 376K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,322 mi
Last recorded44,322 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDH 376K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,322 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch has crack in fiber glass

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,348 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 43,345 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked corroded (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,629 miles

Excessive paint and underseal making inspection of vehicle underbody difficult.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Very slight roughness/noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 42,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Excessive paint and underseal making inspection of vehicle underbody difficult.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Very slight roughness/noise from offside front wheel bearing.

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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UDH 376K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UDH 376K, 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 UDH 376K registered?

UDH 376K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 1972.

Is UDH 376K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDH 376K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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