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VVG 930L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,607 mi
Last recorded76,607 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVG 930L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 76,607 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 76,605 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,005 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,542 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 74,935 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,692 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,019 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 72,779 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,670 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 71,670 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,072 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 70,219 miles

Floor corroded and holed but not in prescibed areas

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear service brake recording little effort

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 68,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 May 2009 67,243 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 65,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 63,717 miles

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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VVG 930L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VVG 930L, 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 VVG 930L registered?

VVG 930L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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