MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
front brake discs in very poor condition
as previous 220179950225
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FRONT TYRES 2-3mm. N/S FRONT WHEEL VERY CLOSE TO FRONT W/ARCH. N/S FRONT LOWER W/ARCH PANEL LOOSE.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
O/S INNER/FLOOR SILL CORRODED ALSO A PILLAR BASE. NO FOG LIGHTS FITTED. OIL LEAKS.
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
REAR SUSPENSION VERY LOW AIR GAP JUST VISIBLE BETWEEN BUMP STOP/FRAME. TYRES 195/60 15
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
slight m/ment n/s front wheel. front brake pipes cable tie secured.
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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DKC 562K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DKC 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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DKC 562K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1972.
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