MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Unable to check for corrosion inside of vehicle due to carpet being secured
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
body coroded in places
under body poor condition
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
under body in poor condition
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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VVU 786L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 VVU 786L, 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 VVU 786L registered?
VVU 786L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 1972.
Is VVU 786L safe to buy?
The MOT history for VVU 786L shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VVU 786L have outstanding finance?
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