MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
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
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
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
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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)
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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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DKO 924K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 1972.
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