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ENG 620K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,577 mi
Last recorded4,577 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENG 620K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 4,577 miles

Front Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front head light aim poor

slight play at steering box output shaft

Fail 18 Nov 2013 4,562 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front flexy brake pipe clip incorectly fitted

slight play at steering box output shaft

Pass 19 Nov 2012 4,359 miles

1x bell housing top bolt missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery weak

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

starter motor top bolt missing

Pass 18 Nov 2011 4,014 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 3,997 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 3,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Steering arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

1. Front wheel out of alighnment.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 3,649 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 3,639 miles

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ENG 620K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ENG 620K, 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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ENG 620K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is ENG 620K safe to buy?

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