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ADV 813L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,309 mi
Last recorded4,309 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 813L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 4,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 3,483 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 3,085 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 3,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively very slow (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 26,286 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 26,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 2,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Exhaust nut missing (manifold)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 1,942 miles

Front Both indicators difficult to see when headlamp are in use

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 23 Dec 2019 1,938 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Both indicators difficult to see when headlamp are in use

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 Sep 2018 430 miles

both front indicators are not clearly visible when headlights are in operation

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Fail 6 Sep 2018 430 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

both front indicators are not clearly visible when headlights are in operation

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

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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ADV 813L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ADV 813L, 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 ADV 813L?

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What year was ADV 813L registered?

ADV 813L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 1972.

Is ADV 813L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADV 813L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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