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VVE 130L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,724 mi
Last recorded48,724 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVE 130L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 48,724 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 48,724 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 48,454 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 47,962 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel system component leaking tank/pipe/hose area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high VERY (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside mirror loose!

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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VVE 130L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VVE 130L, 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

How do I check the history of VVE 130L?

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What year was VVE 130L registered?

VVE 130L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 October 1972.

Is VVE 130L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVE 130L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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