MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
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
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
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)
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
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
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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PRK 41K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1972.
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