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DOB 115K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

23,381 mi
Last recorded23,381 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOB 115K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,381 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 23,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,293 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 23,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,196 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 23,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

front bumper insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,048 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,014 miles

original floor pan badly rusted and holed but repaired on the inside of the vehicle inspection difficult in some areas

Fail 26 Mar 2007 23,006 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

original floor pan badly rusted and holed but repaired on the inside of the vehicle. inspection difficult in some areas.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,348 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 22,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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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DOB 115K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DOB 115K, 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 DOB 115K registered?

DOB 115K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 1972.

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