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VRB 797K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,816 mi
Last recorded63,816 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRB 797K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,816 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,807 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,367 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,146 miles

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 59,146 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,116 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,070 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 53,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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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VRB 797K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc 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 VRB 797K, 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 VRB 797K registered?

VRB 797K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 1972.

Is VRB 797K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRB 797K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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