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VBY 983L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,015 mi
Last recorded46,015 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 983L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2018 46,015 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit require better clamp (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases will require back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened end cap (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose both upper and lower (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened end cap (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected frame head (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected frame head to tunnel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F and both rear interior door cards missing

N/S/F tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet / all door release stiff to use but all open

bonnet holed/corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner tread ( tread at 2mm 185/65 r15 88h)

fair amount of under seal/sealant to frame head

gear selection poor advise investigation

hazard light switch poor

long service brake travel

lose interior wiring advise securing

lower part of front panel holed/corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

main beam tell tale not working but vehicle first used before1 April 1986

no check strap on O/S/F door

odd noise from both rear brakes when wheels spun

some free play felt at steering wheel

some imbalance on front brakes

some lift in O/S/F suspension ball joint

Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 42,564 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 42,564 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 40,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

surface rust on underbody

Fail 15 May 2013 40,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

surface rust on underbody

Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,949 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 38,783 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,055 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,016 miles

nearside handbreak has reduced efficiency

Pass 5 Dec 2008 21,249 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 21,164 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,998 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 19,429 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 19,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 983L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 983L, 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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VBY 983L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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