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URA 780K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,337 mi
Last recorded33,337 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURA 780K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 33,337 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 32,714 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,208 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,882 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,584 miles

Steering box worn, slight roughness

sport exhaust system fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2014 24,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box worn, slight roughness

Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

sport exhaust system fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2013 24,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 24,379 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,490 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,445 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

floor pannels corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 119,942 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,101 miles

front windscreen sun stripe low

Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,623 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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URA 780K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 URA 780K, 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 URA 780K registered?

URA 780K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is URA 780K safe to buy?

The MOT history for URA 780K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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