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UNF 292K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,656 mi
Last recorded1,656 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNF 292K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 1,656 miles

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

Rear both flexies

Fail 12 Jun 2018 1,654 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear both flexies

Pass 31 Jul 2015 1,152 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

near side and off side rear floor and jacking points heavily corroded and requires weld repair

Fail 28 Jul 2015 1,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side and off side rear floor and jacking points heavily corroded and requires weld repair

Pass 31 Jul 2014 289 miles

slight corrosion on floor and A post inner wings

Fail 28 Jul 2014 289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FONT AND REAR BRAKES SLIGHT IMMBALANCE

slight corrosion on floor and A post inner wings

Pass 29 Jul 2013 98,754 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear seats missing at time of test

underbody covered in underseal can not properly check

Fail 29 Jul 2013 98,754 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear seats missing at time of test

underbody covered in underseal can not properly check

Pass 13 Jul 2011 98,357 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 98,354 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 98,021 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 97,047 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 94,831 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 94,827 miles

Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

n/s lower seat belt mount extended using 8mm bolt

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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UNF 292K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UNF 292K, 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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UNF 292K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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