MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,228 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
lower steering column corroded
oil leaks
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
lower steering column corroded
oil leaks
Headlight aims on extremes - OSF HIGH - NSF LOW Within tolerances
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
slight play in steering box
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both rear tyres perishing
front number plate cracked
n/side gearbox driveshaft gaitor split/leaking
rear tyre walls perished
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight "cracking/crazing" on both rear tyres
both clamps for tail pipe extensions missing
rear outer tyre walls perished
N/S wiper blade worn
Rear tyre walls perishing
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VRA 284K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 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 284K, 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 284K registered?
VRA 284K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 1972.
Is VRA 284K safe to buy?
The MOT history for VRA 284K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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