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DKO 924K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,612 mi
Last recorded78,612 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKO 924K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,612 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside exhaust tail pipe missing

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front wheels fouling body on full lock

passenger seat removed at time of test

slight play in front suspension

Fail 10 Nov 2017 78,608 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly when ignition off (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill to b piller (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective insecure (5.2.5b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside exhaust tail pipe missing

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front wheels fouling body on full lock

slight play in front suspension

Pass 4 Nov 2016 71,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 71,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 71,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2015 69,531 miles

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

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

corrosion on nearside front chassis not within prescribed area

Fail 29 Sep 2015 69,527 miles

Nearside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

corrosion on nearside front chassis not within prescribed area

Pass 26 Nov 2011 67,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2008 62,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jul 2008 62,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 924K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc 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 DKO 924K, 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 DKO 924K registered?

DKO 924K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 1972.

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