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VTP 611L

1972 Volkswagen Bettle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,154 mi
Last recorded75,154 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Bettle46,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTP 611L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 75,154 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 74,717 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 74,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 74,636 miles

Nearside Rear small cracks in tyre wall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,239 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 74,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 73,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 73,170 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 15 May 2013 73,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 May 2012 72,483 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 72,481 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 71,156 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 69,349 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 69,347 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 69,262 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 69,127 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 68,607 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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VTP 611L is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,043 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VTP 611L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTP 611L registered?

VTP 611L is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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