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UNF 796K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,083 mi
Last recorded28,083 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNF 796K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 28,083 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 28,083 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 27,977 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,452 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,940 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 26,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 26,698 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 25,761 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 25,076 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 23,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,399 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,587 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 21,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,853 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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UNF 796K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UNF 796K, 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 UNF 796K registered?

UNF 796K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 June 1972.

Is UNF 796K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNF 796K shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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