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DAF 436K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,362 mi
Last recorded53,362 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAF 436K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,170 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 52,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 52,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,663 miles

Rear slight corrosion on sub-frame mounting points

Fail 23 Jan 2016 51,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 50,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,711 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,769 miles

brake resevoir pipes to master cylinder badly perished

floor pad bolts missing but pan has been welded to body

front number plate deteriorated

front sub frame showing signs of corrosion around bolts

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jun 2011 46,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

brake resevoir pipes to master cylinder badly perished

floor pad bolts missing but pan has been welded to body

front number plate deteriorated

front sub frame showing signs of corrosion around bolts

fuel hose to tank badly perished

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

vacum block off pipes on carb split

Pass 21 May 2010 46,360 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 46,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,626 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 44,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 44,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,269 miles

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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DAF 436K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DAF 436K, 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 DAF 436K registered?

DAF 436K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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