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COI 6133

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,420 mi
Last recorded78,420 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOI 6133
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,420 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 78,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 70,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,843 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,511 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,895 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 57,895 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,784 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 56,784 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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COI 6133 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 COI 6133, 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 COI 6133?

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What year was COI 6133 registered?

COI 6133 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 1972.

Is COI 6133 safe to buy?

The MOT history for COI 6133 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does COI 6133 have outstanding finance?

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