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VPX 450K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,190 mi
Last recorded89,190 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPX 450K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,190 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,825 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,764 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,887 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 86,887 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 86,639 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2009 85,512 miles

Front tyres close to fouling the inner wheel arches.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering arm close to fouling the fuel tank.

Temporarary windscreen washer system fitted which works well.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 83,020 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 83,020 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 82,500 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 82,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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VPX 450K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VPX 450K, 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 VPX 450K registered?

VPX 450K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is VPX 450K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPX 450K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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