MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,562 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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
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.
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?
Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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