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ANU 25L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,737 mi
Last recorded89,737 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANU 25L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 89,737 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 89,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens deteriorating (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 76% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,193 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,108 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Poor Light Pattern N/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 88,050 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 88,047 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 87,935 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 87,047 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 87,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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ANU 25L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ANU 25L, 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 ANU 25L registered?

ANU 25L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is ANU 25L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANU 25L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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