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KOR 122L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,845 mi
Last recorded16,845 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOR 122L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 16,845 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 12,918 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 12,918 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

tyres showing signs of fatigue wall sides cracking on three remaining tyres

Pass 3 Oct 2011 7,366 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 6,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 6,394 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 6,369 miles

general under body rust on rear

slight oil misting on nearside rear brake drum

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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KOR 122L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc 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 KOR 122L, 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 KOR 122L?

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What year was KOR 122L registered?

KOR 122L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is KOR 122L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOR 122L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KOR 122L have outstanding finance?

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