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VJE 660L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,065 mi
Last recorded42,065 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJE 660L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 42,065 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 39,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 38,233 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 38,224 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2013 36,805 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

driver seat loose in rails

rear floors repaired on inside appear ok

steering lock stop rubbing on front axle

washer control insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2012 33,829 miles

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

steering lock stop rubbing on front axle

washer control insecure

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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VJE 660L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJE 660L, 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 VJE 660L registered?

VJE 660L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is VJE 660L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJE 660L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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