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VOY 565L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,789 mi
Last recorded73,789 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOY 565L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 73,789 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 72,952 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 72,842 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 72,721 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 72,356 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 71,680 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,141 miles

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

all ball joint gaiters deteriorated but not split

floor corroded, but no holes apparent

Fail 8 Aug 2016 71,141 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

all ball joint gaiters deteriorated but not split

floor corroded, but no holes apparent

Fail 3 May 2016 71,116 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/suspension area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded roll bar area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/suspension area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded roll bar area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floor area in car corroded but no holes apparant

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 70,769 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 70,751 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 70,751 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 69,780 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 69,780 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,633 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 68,613 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 68,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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VOY 565L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VOY 565L, 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 VOY 565L registered?

VOY 565L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is VOY 565L safe to buy?

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