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VAB 56L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,874 mi
Last recorded39,874 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAB 56L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 39,874 miles

Brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

Front number plate damaged

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

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Both (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 39,872 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

Front number plate damaged

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

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Both (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,793 miles

Brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Front number plate damaged

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

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2017 39,793 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Front number plate damaged

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

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,525 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,366 miles

welding and plating to vehicle underside

Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 59,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,596 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight smoke from engine

Underside of body extensivley repaired/welded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 38,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight smoke from engine

Underside of body extensivley repaired/welded

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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VAB 56L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 VAB 56L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAB 56L registered?

VAB 56L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 1973.

Is VAB 56L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAB 56L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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