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DKL 341K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,568 mi
Last recorded61,568 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKL 341K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 61,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 61,503 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,353 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,853 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,131 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,817 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 90,271 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,977 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 89,939 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

full inspection of front and main brake pipes not possible, undersill covered.

full inspection of structure not possible undersill covered.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 89,939 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 89,939 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 89,939 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket cracked (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 89,939 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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DKL 341K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DKL 341K, 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 DKL 341K registered?

DKL 341K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 1972.

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