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OXF 112K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

9,794 mi
Last recorded9,794 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXF 112K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 9,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 9,784 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 9,743 miles

indicators flashing faster than normal

Fail 18 Dec 2012 9,732 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

indicators flashing faster than normal

Pass 28 Jan 2011 8,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 8,739 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 5,273 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 5,271 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Dec 2009 5,271 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 2,915 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 2,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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OXF 112K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 OXF 112K, 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 OXF 112K registered?

OXF 112K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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