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VTL 506K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

49,483 mi
Last recorded49,483 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTL 506K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2018 49,483 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s/r inner wing corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,792 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 46,792 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 43,227 miles

heavy undersealing under vehicle

extensive welding repairs to vehicle

general signs of underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2015 43,217 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

extensive welding repairs to vehicle

general signs of underbody corrosion

heavy undersealing under vehicle

Fail 1 Jul 2015 43,212 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,996 miles

Oil leak

slight play in sterring box

suspension lowered

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,429 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 38,406 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2010 37,021 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 37,021 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,098 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 30,098 miles

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

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 30,077 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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VTL 506K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 VTL 506K, 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 VTL 506K registered?

VTL 506K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 February 1972.

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