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VTM 519K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

33,381 mi
Last recorded33,381 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTM 519K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 33,381 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f top shocker bush perished

o/s/r floor corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2018 33,372 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f top shocker bush perished

o/s/r floor corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2016 30,310 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 30,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 30,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose damaged (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,420 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 26,418 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VTM 519K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VTM 519K, 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 VTM 519K registered?

VTM 519K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 1972.

Is VTM 519K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTM 519K shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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