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DKO 904K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,306 mi
Last recorded9,306 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKO 904K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 9,306 miles

Heater lever is cable tied to n/s/r flexi brake hose!

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight noise from o/s and n/s front wheel bearings when rotated!

Vehicle has had extensive patch repairs carried out, heavily undersealed!

alternator belt is loose!

corrosion of n/s/f inner wheel arch!

corrosion of o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches!

Fail 29 Oct 2013 9,293 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Heater lever is cable tied to n/s/r flexi brake hose!

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight noise from o/s and n/s front wheel bearings when rotated!

Vehicle has had extensive patch repairs carried out, heavily undersealed!

alternator belt is loose!

corrosion of n/s/f inner wheel arch!

corrosion of o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches!

Pass 30 Nov 2012 6,928 miles

front engine mount broken

fuel filler cap seal in poor condition

it is possible that body / tyre sontact has occured

n/s and o/s rear end rusty and holed

n/s/f top swivel boot in poor condition

tyres perished

Fail 23 Aug 2012 6,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

boots on the rear axel are in poor condition

front engine mount broken , soon to be a failure

fuel filler cap seal in poor condition

it is possible that body contact has occured to front tyres

n/s and o/s rear end rusty and holed

n/s/f top swivel joint boot in poor condition

o/s/r tyre is very perished and has a tack in it

Pass 22 Aug 2011 5,513 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

vehicle has been standing for a period of time so under carriage needs cleaning.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 4,734 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 4,719 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear hub nut locking pin missing nearside and offside

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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DKO 904K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 DKO 904K, 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 DKO 904K?

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What year was DKO 904K registered?

DKO 904K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 1972.

Is DKO 904K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKO 904K 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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