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PRK 41K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,338 mi
Last recorded146,338 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRK 41K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 146,338 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 145,602 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive torsion-bar mount ares rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

service-brake pedal has little or no reserve travel

Fail 10 Jun 2016 14,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both sides (1.2.1e)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive torsion-bar mount ares rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

service-brake pedal has little or no reserve travel

Pass 13 May 2015 14,533 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 14,533 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,505 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 14,501 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,360 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber splitting

Fail 30 Jun 2009 14,360 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber splitting

Fail 19 Mar 2009 14,353 miles

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

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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PRK 41K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PRK 41K, 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 PRK 41K registered?

PRK 41K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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