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WOD 72K

1972 Volkswagen Beatle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,008 mi
Last recorded42,008 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beatle50,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOD 72K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,008 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 41,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,785 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 34,778 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing arm (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel movment on steering arm (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 28,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing arm (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel movment on steering arm (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 20,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 13,184 miles

O/S driveshaft boot is leaking fluid.

O/S/Front inner wheel arch/wing rusty.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 13,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S driveshaft boot is leaking fluid.

O/S/Front inner wheel arch/wing rusty.

Fail 17 May 2013 13,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 10,141 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 10,141 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 9,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 7,486 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front bearing slightly rough

Fail 24 May 2010 7,486 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front bearing slightly rough

Pass 26 May 2009 5,629 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2009 5,628 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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WOD 72K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,381 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 Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WOD 72K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WOD 72K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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