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ABH 372C

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,549 mi
Last recorded44,549 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABH 372C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,549 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,360 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 44,111 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,423 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 43,418 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,900 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 42,257 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 42,252 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,909 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 41,868 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,364 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 40,693 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight front brake imbalance

oil leak

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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ABH 372C is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 ABH 372C, 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 53 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 ABH 372C?

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What year was ABH 372C registered?

ABH 372C is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is ABH 372C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABH 372C shows 12 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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