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AFO 114

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,833 mi
Last recorded25,833 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFO 114
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 25,833 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 25,157 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 24,157 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 24,157 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 23,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 22,144 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 20,581 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,799 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front axle seals slightly leaking and has slight play

Fail 23 Jul 2019 18,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on inner wheel arch and very close to front axle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative vehicle is lowered on to suspension bump stops (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front axle seals slightly leaking and has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2018 17,188 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 14,526 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 14,326 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 13,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 12,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,013 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 10,648 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 10,408 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 8,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2010 8,029 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 6,418 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 5,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 4,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 3,006 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance of 15%

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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AFO 114 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AFO 114, 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 AFO 114?

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What year was AFO 114 registered?

AFO 114 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 1972.

Is AFO 114 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFO 114 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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