MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
main beam tell tale inop
rear drive shaft inner covers deteriated
rear floorpan holed corroded but has been repaired from inside
both nearside rear upper and loer bolts too short
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside and offside front tyres perished and cracked
nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery Mounting Case Slightly Cracked
Both Front Tyres Slightly Perished
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Battery Mounting Case Slightly Cracked
Both Front Tyres Slightly Perished
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DKA 562K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 DKA 562K, 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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DKA 562K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 April 1972.
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