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ENK 309K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,431 mi
Last recorded161,431 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENK 309K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 161,431 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,533 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,456 miles

most metal brake ppipes corrododing

offside and nearside floors corroding

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2010 77,456 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

most metal brake ppipes corrododing

offside and nearside floors corroding

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2008 77,399 miles

front chassis corroding

front floors corroding

front inner wings corroding

offside and neaside floor to sills corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2008 77,399 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front chassis corroding

front floors corroding

front inner wings corroding

offside and neaside floor to sills corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2006 77,310 miles

O/S & N/S FLOOR TO SILLS CORRODING

O/S/F & N/S/F FLOOR CORRODING

O/S/F & N/S/F INNER WINGS CORRODING

SILLS CORRODING

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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ENK 309K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ENK 309K, 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 ENK 309K registered?

ENK 309K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 1972.

Is ENK 309K safe to buy?

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