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ARO 378K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

9,992 mi
Last recorded9,992 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARO 378K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 9,992 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 6,408 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front and rear body mounting areas corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2015 6,191 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front and rear body mounting areas corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2015 6,175 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front and rear body mounting areas corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,094 miles

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

front and rear body mounting areas corroding

offside headlamp deteriorating

Fail 22 Mar 2014 37,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front and rear body mounting areas corroding

offside headlamp deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 3,622 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 36,608 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 36,391 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,848 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,080 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 35,080 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,112 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,106 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 32,099 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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ARO 378K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ARO 378K, 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.

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What year was ARO 378K registered?

ARO 378K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 February 1972.

Is ARO 378K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARO 378K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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