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DFN 498K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

53,107 mi
Last recorded53,107 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFN 498K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 53,107 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 53,106 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Underside corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general underside corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2021 52,935 miles

underside corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury hold and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2019 52,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury hold and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,789 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 50,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor next to bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower panel corroded and holed not prescribed areas

corrosion on and near prescribed areas

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,394 miles

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 50,390 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 49,673 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 49,668 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,808 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 40,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 40,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,606 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 37,601 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 37,497 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

area around o/s/r jacking point corroded

both front brake discs souface corrosion on inner faces

center of floor pan corroded advise weld repair

headlamp dip to main beam operating arm sticky operation

n/s/f floor pan to bulk head corroded advise weld repair

Fail 30 Jul 2011 37,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise new section of fuel hose from solid line to fuel filter in engine bay (starting to go hard)

advise new wiper blades

advise rear brake strip and clean, noisey and o/s/r starting to grab

both front seatbelts have minor frays

both upper ball joints have lift and dust boots split

minor corrosion on o/s/r body/suss mount

minor hole in o/s centre floor pan

n/s/f framehead body mount starting to split and corrode

n/s/r brake back plate moist, hub seal leak? or damp from previous repair ?

o/s/f outer tie rod end has split boot

slight fluf on fan belt

Pass 30 Jul 2011 37,241 miles

advise new section of fuel hose from solid line to fuel filter in engine bay (starting to go hard)

advise new wiper blades

advise rear brake strip and clean, noisey and o/s/r starting to grab

both front seatbelts have minor frays

both upper ball joints have lift and dust boots split

minor corrosion on o/s/r body/suss mount

minor hole in o/s centre floor pan

n/s/f framehead body mount starting to split and corrode

n/s/r brake back plate moist, hub seal leak? or damp from previous repair ?

o/s/f outer tie rod end has split boot

slight fluf on fan belt

Pass 5 Jun 2010 36,329 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 36,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

if car is presented for another test with items in drivers view ,it will fail.

Fail 22 May 2010 36,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,821 miles

carbs out of sync

inner edges of front tyres wearing(o/s/f close to limit)

loose connector on no. plate lamp

n/s/r hub seal weaping

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

o/s/f upper ball joint dust boot split

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,201 miles

Front discs rusty.

both front tyres worn on outter edges

front suspention beam rusting n/s lower upright.

slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint.

Fail 24 Apr 2008 24,201 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Front discs rusty.

both front tyres worn on outter edges

front suspention beam rusting n/s lower upright.

slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,189 miles

n/s/r hub oil seal weaping

Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,552 miles

long h/brake travel but still has reserve travel

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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DFN 498K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 DFN 498K, 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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DFN 498K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 1972.

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