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VRA 145K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,037 mi
Last recorded81,037 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRA 145K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension extensively modified.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 81,037 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working tell-tale is working on dip. not MB. (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension extensively modified.

dynamo belt loose

Pass 31 May 2014 78,038 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 77,247 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 77,196 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 77,178 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 77,045 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 77,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VRA 145K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRA 145K, 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 VRA 145K registered?

VRA 145K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is VRA 145K safe to buy?

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