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VBY 534L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,299 mi
Last recorded41,299 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 534L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,097 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,708 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,371 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,085 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,914 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,312 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,554 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 37,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,417 miles

175/70R15 tyres fitted on same axle on front and 165/80R15 tyres fitted on same axle on rear

O/S/R tyre slightly deteriorated on outside

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 36,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

175/70R15 Tyres fitted on same axle on front and 165/80R15 Tyres fitted on same axle on rear

O/S/R tyre slightly deteriorated on outside wall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,454 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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VBY 534L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBY 534L, 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 VBY 534L registered?

VBY 534L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 November 1972.

Is VBY 534L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 534L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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