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DJR 975K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,381 mi
Last recorded1,381 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJR 975K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 1,381 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2010 1,302 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 1,014 miles

n/s/ outer chassis/froor corroded

n/s/f /o/s/r tyres sidewall cracking

rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

underside corrosion

wiper mechanism worn

Fail 9 Mar 2009 1,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/ outer chassis/froor corroded

n/s/f /o/s/r tyres sidewall cracking

rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

underside corrosion

wiper mechanism worn

Pass 18 Jul 2007 1,000 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 862 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

both o/s front ball joint dust covers split

nail in o/s reartyre

under body repairs covered with underseal

Pass 19 May 2005 99,558 miles

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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DJR 975K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DJR 975K, 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 DJR 975K registered?

DJR 975K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 1972.

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