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ABE 760K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,674 mi
Last recorded7,674 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABE 760K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 7,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres deteriorating throughout

Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,168 miles

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

both rear tyres cracks to tread and sidewalls

Fail 8 Jun 2011 7,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres cracks to tread and sidewalls

Pass 6 Aug 2009 4,893 miles

both rear inner wings scabby on outside but have been welded from inside

rear inner skins slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

slight lift in steering box

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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ABE 760K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ABE 760K, 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

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What year was ABE 760K registered?

ABE 760K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 1972.

Is ABE 760K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABE 760K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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