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CON 273K

1972 Volkswagen Beatle

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,095 mi
Last recorded7,095 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beatle50,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCON 273K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 7,095 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 6,454 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 6,221 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front windscreen scratched

Slight movement nearside and offside front steering joints

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2014 5,982 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 5,966 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 3,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 3,713 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 3,052 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 3,046 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 664 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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CON 273K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,381 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 Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CON 273K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was CON 273K registered?

CON 273K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 23 March 1972.

Is CON 273K safe to buy?

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