MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,036 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
slight play in steering arms
underseal to underside
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
slight play in steering arms
underseal to underside
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VCL 131K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 VCL 131K, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VCL 131K?
You can check the full history of VCL 131K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VCL 131K registered?
VCL 131K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 1972.
Is VCL 131K safe to buy?
The MOT history for VCL 131K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VCL 131K have outstanding finance?
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