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UVW 532L

1972 Volkswagen Bettle

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,562 mi
Last recorded28,562 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Bettle46,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 532L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 28,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 28,512 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 28,412 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 28,394 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Minor oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 28,214 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 28,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,214 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both floor pans not continually seam welded but unable to see if are inside vehicle as under seal everywhere

Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

no front bumper at time of test.

Fail 15 Mar 2006 26,943 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,943 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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UVW 532L is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,043 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UVW 532L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UVW 532L registered?

UVW 532L is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is UVW 532L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVW 532L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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