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VWN 72

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

12,834 mi
Last recorded12,834 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWN 72
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 12,834 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 12,501 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,083 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 11,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 11,632 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear nearside drive shaft rubber cover deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2014 11,400 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 11,400 miles

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 11,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner drive seals leaking gear oil

front nearside lower bulkhead has corrosion

front offside inner wheel arch corrosion behind wheel

Fail 9 Aug 2013 11,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear inner drive seals leaking gear oil

front nearside lower bulkhead has corrosion

front offside inner wheel arch corrosion behind wheel

Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,822 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 10,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

washer bottle contents low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 10,470 miles

slight corrosion to o/s front floor/body not within perscribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2010 10,211 miles

nearside rear wheel rim buckled

steering coloumn has play

Fail 16 Jun 2010 10,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear wheel rim buckled

steering coloumn has play

Pass 17 Jun 2009 9,699 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 9,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,000 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 9,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some rust under vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2007 8,445 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 8,435 miles

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

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

o/s/rear body small hole but not with in 12 inches of perscribed arear /o/s/r hub damp patch on outside but not afecting brakes

Pass 23 Nov 2005 7,652 miles

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

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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VWN 72 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VWN 72, 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 VWN 72 registered?

VWN 72 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is VWN 72 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWN 72 shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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