MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Rear brake back plates damp/ possibly half shaft seals
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear slight weep from halfshaft seal
rear drum have slight damage to lips
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front undertray corroded and holed
offside rear halfshaft has slight weep from seal
rear brake drums have slight damage
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front undertray corroded and holed
offside rear halfshaft has slight weep from seal
rear brake drums have slight damage
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ARU 364K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 ARU 364K, 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 ARU 364K registered?
ARU 364K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 1972.
Is ARU 364K safe to buy?
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