CarVerify

Free Car Check

VRA 146K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,865 mi
Last recorded54,865 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRA 146K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,865 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,782 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015
Fail 23 Feb 2015 54,686 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,193 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 54,193 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 5,413 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 54,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,965 miles

o/s/f/brakes binding slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2011 53,965 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f/brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,788 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 53,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VRA 146K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VRA 146K, 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 VRA 146K?

You can check the full history of VRA 146K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VRA 146K registered?

VRA 146K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is VRA 146K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRA 146K shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRA 146K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VRA 146K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.