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UVV 84L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,755 mi
Last recorded87,755 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVV 84L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,755 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slight play

General rust on underside and components of vehicle

rust spots around the body of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,748 miles

Body has slight corrosion on back end of vehicle near rear screen (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle has general surface rust (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2016 87,521 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

General surface corrosion

Heavy under sealer

Offside mirror slightly deteriorated

Parking brake has slight travel

Pass 23 May 2015 87,268 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general surface corrosion

Pass 6 May 2014 87,099 miles

general surface corrosion

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 9 May 2013 86,428 miles

general surface corrosion

Fail 1 May 2013 86,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 86,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general surface corrosion

Pass 3 May 2011 85,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general surface corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,630 miles

general surface corrosion

heavey undersealer

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,156 miles

Oil leak

general surface corrosion

slight movement in n/s/f hub area

slight movement in steering

slight movement in steering column

Pass 5 Jan 2008 84,884 miles

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Fail 5 Jan 2008 84,884 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,637 miles

general corrosion

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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UVV 84L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc 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 UVV 84L, 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 UVV 84L registered?

UVV 84L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is UVV 84L safe to buy?

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