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ADY 365D

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,418 mi
Last recorded47,418 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 365D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front tyres perished

o/s sill corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2007 47,407 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyres perrished

o/s sill corroded

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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ADY 365D is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ADY 365D, 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 ADY 365D?

You can check the full history of ADY 365D by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ADY 365D registered?

ADY 365D is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 1972.

Is ADY 365D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADY 365D shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADY 365D have outstanding finance?

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