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VNU 650K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,705 mi
Last recorded20,705 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNU 650K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 20,705 miles

front brakes require up grading due to engine conversion

kit car rep porsche speedster fitted with 2000cc subaru turbo engine at time of test

stronge smell of fuel in vehicle no visable leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2009 20,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes require up grading due to engine conversion

kit car rep porsche speedster fitted with 2000cc subaru turbo engine at time of test

stronge smell of fuel in vehicle no visable leaks

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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VNU 650K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNU 650K, 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 VNU 650K?

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What year was VNU 650K registered?

VNU 650K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 1972.

Is VNU 650K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNU 650K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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