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DKC 566K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,736 mi
Last recorded52,736 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKC 566K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 52,736 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 52,736 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,660 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,711 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 51,711 miles

Offside Rear Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 51,011 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 50,996 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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DKC 566K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 566K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DKC 566K?

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What year was DKC 566K registered?

DKC 566K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is DKC 566K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKC 566K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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