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WRV 67

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,072 mi
Last recorded65,072 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 67
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 65,072 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 64,451 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,268 miles

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

has had extensive repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2012 62,192 miles

oil leak

underbody undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,882 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 61,490 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 60,885 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 60,885 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 60,409 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 60,408 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 56,186 miles

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

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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WRV 67 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRV 67, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WRV 67?

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What year was WRV 67 registered?

WRV 67 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 1972.

Is WRV 67 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRV 67 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WRV 67 have outstanding finance?

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