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VNF 929L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,669 mi
Last recorded82,669 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNF 929L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,669 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,354 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 81,570 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 81,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 81,292 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 81,256 miles

All brake pipes in poor condition

Both headlamps have poor beam parten

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside and Nearside seat belt mounting area in poor condition

Offside and Nearside sills in poor condition

Offside and nearside rear suspension mounting area in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,194 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 81,194 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 81,194 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 81,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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VNF 929L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNF 929L, 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

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What year was VNF 929L registered?

VNF 929L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is VNF 929L safe to buy?

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