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WVG 746L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

89,078 mi
Last recorded89,078 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVG 746L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,078 miles

steering wheel close to indicator wiper stalks

Fail 3 Jun 2009 88,927 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

catch storkes when turning steering wheel

fault with brake light

fuel cap rubber seal cracked

nearside front shocker top bush cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 27 May 2009 88,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

catch storkes when turning steering wheel

fault with brake light

fuel cap rubber seal cracked

nearside front shocker top bush cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,871 miles

NSR back pannel corroded but not with in 30 cm of structure

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OSR inner pannel corroded but not with in 30 cm of structure

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 87,861 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

NSR back pannel corroded but not with in 30 cm of structure

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OSR inner pannel corroded but not with in 30 cm of structure

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 87,846 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 87,117 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 87,115 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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WVG 746L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 WVG 746L, 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 WVG 746L registered?

WVG 746L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 1972.

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