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UNB 468K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,597 mi
Last recorded33,597 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNB 468K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 33,597 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 32,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 32,191 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 30,947 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 30,842 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 30,816 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 30,629 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 30,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,573 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,304 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 28,910 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 28,093 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,732 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,035 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 26,724 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 25,767 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 22 miles

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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UNB 468K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UNB 468K, 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

How do I check the history of UNB 468K?

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What year was UNB 468K registered?

UNB 468K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 1972.

Is UNB 468K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNB 468K shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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