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ABW 133K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,922 mi
Last recorded50,922 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 133K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 50,922 miles

BONET RELEASE INSICURE,

LIGHT RUSTING ON VARIOUS BODY PANELS.

PLAL IN O/S WIPER ARM.

PLAY IN DRIVERS DOOR HINGE.

RUNNING BOARDS RUSTY, SECURITY!?

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SOME PLAY IN STEERING COLOUM BUSH.

VARIOUS HOLES IN UNDER BODY N/S ,O/S . O/S FRONT & REAR (MARKED).

Fail 6 Nov 2006 50,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,922 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 50,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 50,912 miles

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

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

light rusting on various body panels

play in drivers door hinge

vehicle underside rusty

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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ABW 133K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ABW 133K, 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 ABW 133K registered?

ABW 133K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 1972.

Is ABW 133K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 133K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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