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KRR 572K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Multi-colour Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

4,104 mi
Last recorded4,104 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRR 572K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 4,104 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 3,066 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 3,066 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 2,566 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 2,535 miles

Front All position lamps not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 1,968 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 1,968 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 1,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 1,763 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 1,162 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 1,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 510 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 449 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f and o/s/f bumper brackets insecure

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

n/s/f trackrod end dust cover missing

n/s/f upper ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split

Pass 3 Oct 2007 93,841 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 87,312 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 87,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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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KRR 572K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Multi-colour with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KRR 572K, 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 KRR 572K registered?

KRR 572K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 1972.

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