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VNB 361L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,182 mi
Last recorded5,182 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNB 361L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 5,182 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 5,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension mounting area corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 26 Oct 2022 5,097 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover perished

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting areas BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 5,071 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear floor pan

Pass 28 Sep 2020 5,016 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 24 Sep 2019 4,904 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under side under sealed

Pass 28 Sep 2018 4,421 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 4,411 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under bonnet not loomed (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake slightly restricted movement

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

all tyre badly cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2017 4,405 miles

underside of vehicle is covered in underseal preventing full examination of corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2017 4,405 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed area

underside of vehicle is covered in underseal preventing full examination of corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2009 3,864 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 3,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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VNB 361L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNB 361L, 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 VNB 361L registered?

VNB 361L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 1972.

Is VNB 361L safe to buy?

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