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VGF 206M

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,984 mi
Last recorded81,984 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGF 206M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,302cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,713 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 80,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 80,231 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,684 miles

all brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

brake pipes showing surface corrosion

dip lights at lowest settings

engine oil leak

front seat back catches showing wear

many welded patches and main structual parts welded all look ok at time of test

wear showing in top colomn bush

Fail 14 Sep 2012 79,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

brake pipes showing surface corrosion

dip lights at lowest settings

engine oil leak

front seat back catches showing wear

many welded patches and main structual parts welded all look ok at time of test

wear showing in top colomn bush

Fail 1 Aug 2012 79,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre cracked on outside wall

Pass 1 Sep 2008 78,823 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 78,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 75,502 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION SOFT.FUEL SMELL FROM VEHICLE, BUT NO LEAK FOUND.VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY WELDED AND THICKLY UNDERSEALED.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 75,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

FRONT SUSPENSION SOFT.FUEL SMELL FROM VEHICLE BUT NO ACTUAL LEAK FOUND.VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY WELDED AND THICKLY UNDERSEALED.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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VGF 206M is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VGF 206M, 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 VGF 206M registered?

VGF 206M is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is VGF 206M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGF 206M shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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