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URG 459K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

13,937 mi
Last recorded13,937 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURG 459K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 13,937 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 13,937 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 13,937 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 13,937 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel both (3.3.A.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust pipes on rear?

wires under front and rear lose not conected

Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,937 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,937 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 13,937 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,937 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,937 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 13,937 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,937 miles

front brake inbalance 25%

front floors corroded on either side but not excessive

steering damper mountings

Pass 4 Oct 2005 13,937 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 13,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 13,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2005 13,937 miles

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

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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URG 459K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 URG 459K, 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 URG 459K registered?

URG 459K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 1972.

Is URG 459K safe to buy?

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