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VNO 668L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,536 mi
Last recorded51,536 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNO 668L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,536 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,433 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,370 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,246 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 51,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,116 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,612 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 50,586 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,112 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,345 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 48,287 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 46,261 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 46,261 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 44,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 43,629 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 43,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside nearside front tyres stating to perish

slight cut to offside rear tyre outer wall

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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VNO 668L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VNO 668L, 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

How do I check the history of VNO 668L?

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What year was VNO 668L registered?

VNO 668L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 1972.

Is VNO 668L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNO 668L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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