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COF 817K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,709 mi
Last recorded35,709 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOF 817K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 35,709 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 35,621 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 35,455 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 35,454 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 35,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,937 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,851 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,837 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 34,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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COF 817K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc 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 COF 817K, 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 COF 817K?

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What year was COF 817K registered?

COF 817K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 February 1972.

Is COF 817K safe to buy?

The MOT history for COF 817K 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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