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VWL 60K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,290 mi
Last recorded4,290 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWL 60K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 4,290 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 3,485 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jan 2009 3,483 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jan 2008 2,592 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 2,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 1,874 miles

EXHAUST BEEN BADLEY REPAIRED

Fail 14 Sep 2006 1,871 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISES # O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT,EXHAUST VERY BADLY REPAIRED NOT VERY GOOD

Pass 12 Sep 2005 731 miles

ADVISE# UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AT REAR END VERY RUSTY

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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VWL 60K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VWL 60K, 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 VWL 60K registered?

VWL 60K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 1972.

Is VWL 60K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWL 60K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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