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VBP 332K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

4,238 mi
Last recorded4,238 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBP 332K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,301cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 4,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

OSR PLATED INSIDE

Fail 16 May 2025 4,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 3,411 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 3,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both no force until pumped (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 2,761 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal travel

Pass 21 Feb 2022 1,883 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 1,883 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 92 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,288 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 99,285 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering damper leaking

Pass 18 May 2018 97,154 miles

entire underbody heavily seam sealed and undersealed

Fail 3 May 2018 97,151 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and centre (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and centre (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

entire underbody heavily seam sealed and undersealed

Pass 3 May 2017 96,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 14% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

entire underbody and repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Apr 2017 96,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings repair not continuously welded (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front closing panel not welded

both offside tyres split and perished

Pass 5 May 2016 94,675 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 94,675 miles

Brake pedal spongy EXCESSIVE TRAVEL. (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 94,664 miles

Brake pedal spongy excess travel (3.3.B.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides by double bolt fixings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,009 miles

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

o/s/r floor pan rusty

o/s/r jacking point rusty not holed

Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,882 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,371 miles

slight oil leak from n/s/r hub seal

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2011 86,283 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

no rear seat belts

oil leak from n/s/r hub seal

Pass 21 Aug 2010 85,476 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 85,391 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,562 miles

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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VBP 332K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VBP 332K, 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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VBP 332K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 1972.

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