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COH 45K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

23,493 mi
Last recorded23,493 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOH 45K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 23,493 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 23,481 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,305 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 21,305 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 21,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering retaining device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Dec 2015 21,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2014 20,566 miles

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Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 20,566 miles

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Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 19,907 miles

Corrosion on front axle beam and supporting metalwork

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight axial play in steering box

Steering lock stop bracket corroded

Surface corrosion on front floorpans

Pass 2 Dec 2011 19,517 miles

Nearside and Offside rear lower inner wheelarches heavily corroded

Oil leak

Spare wheel well holed by corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,375 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,086 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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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COH 45K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 COH 45K, 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 COH 45K registered?

COH 45K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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