MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyre walls perished
rear tyre walls perished
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyre walls perished
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s & o/s wheel bearing caps missing
play in o/s/f upper torsion bar due to wear in beam bush
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s & o/s wheel bearing caps missing
play in o/s/f upper torsion bar due to wear in beam bush
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight misting on both rear back plates not sure if brake fliud
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
n/s/f wheel bearing dust cover missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DTY 305K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DTY 305K, 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 DTY 305K?
You can check the full history of DTY 305K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DTY 305K registered?
DTY 305K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 1972.
Is DTY 305K safe to buy?
The MOT history for DTY 305K shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DTY 305K have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DTY 305K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.