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VVU 791L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,531 mi
Last recorded11,531 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVU 791L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 11,531 miles

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

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 10,651 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 12 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 12 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam all (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam all (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 30 May 2014 15,294 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

bonnet centre front corroded

front.. spare wheel well corroded

rear tyres cracking through tread

slight flexing movement...o/s and n/s front suspension arms

wiper blades split

Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 3,546 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 97,314 miles

slight play steering box

Fail 29 Aug 2007 97,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Outer Upper Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

offside/nearside floor corroded.

this vehicle has been heavily undersealed making inspection difficult and assesment of corrosion uncertain.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 92,452 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 92,452 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to,floors,chassis,sills,inner wheel arches,front and back panels,crossmembers and side runners

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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VVU 791L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 791L, 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 791L registered?

VVU 791L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 1972.

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