MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
entire underside of vehicle has under gone major welding repairs
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all underbody heavilly corroded
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VBY 772L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 VBY 772L, 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 772L registered?
VBY 772L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 1972.
Is VBY 772L safe to buy?
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