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DOX 704K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,039 mi
Last recorded52,039 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOX 704K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 52,039 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 51,991 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 51,991 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 51,600 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 51,600 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 11,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Torsion bar cracked (2.4.E.1a) DANGEROUS

both o/s ball joints have slight play

n/s upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2010 6,964 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 2,719 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 2,435 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 1,528 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 51,752 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 51,751 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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DOX 704K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DOX 704K, 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 DOX 704K registered?

DOX 704K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is DOX 704K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOX 704K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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