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VDX 112K

1972 Volkswagen Bettle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,751 mi
Last recorded27,751 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Bettle46,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDX 112K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 27,751 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 27,717 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,696 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 27,695 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 27,677 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,591 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 27,223 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 27,105 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 27,043 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 26,928 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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VDX 112K is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,043 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VDX 112K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VDX 112K registered?

VDX 112K is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 10 May 1972.

Is VDX 112K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDX 112K shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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