MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
passenger seat loose
slight brake bind n/s/r wheel
slight play in steering idler
tyre treads cracked
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
passenger seat loose
slight brake bind n/s/r wheel
slight play in steering idler
tyre treads cracked
headlamp patterns poor
left axle boot leaking
non standard exhaust fitted
rear brake drums oval
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
headlamp patterns poor
left axle boot leaking
non standard exhaust fitted
rear brake drums oval
brake/clutch pedals worn
floor pans damaged
front seat security
headlamp patterns poor
lights tinted
non standard exhaust fitted
oil leak from left driveshaft
rear main fuel pipe slight cracking
right front tyre tread worn on edge
suspension lowered
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
engine runs rough
ffloor panns damaged
fuel pipe at rear cracked
left front indicator on wing not working
left front wheel bearing play
lights tinted
non standard exhaust fitted
oil leak from left driveshaft
right front tyre tread worn on edge
right upper ball joint boot split
suspension lowered
Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
clutch pedal insecure.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VBP 849K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 849K, 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 VBP 849K registered?
VBP 849K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 1972.
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