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VPU 411L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

28,539 mi
Last recorded28,539 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPU 411L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 28,539 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 28,537 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 28,418 miles

lower steering column rubber coupling slightly perished

rear exhaust box leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2018 28,238 miles

gearbox mounting rubber split

lower steering column rubber coupling slightly perished

Pass 11 Aug 2017 28,055 miles

lower steering column rubber coupling slightly perished

offside rear back plate contaminated with oil

Fail 8 Aug 2017 28,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lower steering column rubber coupling slightly perished

offside rear back plate contaminated with oil

Pass 10 Dec 2015 27,839 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 27,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 27,467 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,983 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,765 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 26,714 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,345 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,012 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,820 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak on n/s and o/s/rear back plates.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,619 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 25,367 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 25,125 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 25,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

horn insecure

rear brakes out of balance

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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VPU 411L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VPU 411L, 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 VPU 411L?

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What year was VPU 411L registered?

VPU 411L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 August 1972.

Is VPU 411L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPU 411L shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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