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VKE 572H

1970 Volkswagen Beatle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,534 mi
Last recorded254,534 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beatle43,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKE 572H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 254,534 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 254,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 250,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 24,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,530 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 24,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 212,440 miles

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

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

rear seat belts off a differnt type lap on n/s 3 point on o/s but not a requirement

Fail 29 Nov 2011 21,178 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear seat belts off a differnt type lap on n/s 3 point on o/s but not a requirement

Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,181 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,181 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 19,181 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 191,291 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 191,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n0 effort recorded at n/s/r service and handbrake

Pass 8 May 2007 168,876 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 16,879 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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VKE 572H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beatle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 43,121 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 Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKE 572H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VKE 572H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 15 June 1970.

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