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SOO 234K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOO 234K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 4 miles

Bumpers Missing....Exhaust Protrudes At Rear

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 3 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 1 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 69,387 miles

Horn deteriorating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 22 Jul 2011 69,365 miles

Non-standard exhaust system fitted

Passenger seat missing

Rear seat missing

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 69,365 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat missing

Rear seat missing

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,341 miles

Front passenger seat not fitted

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear seats missing

Steering coloumn rubber coupling deteriorating

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

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,120 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Wiper linkage deteriorating

Fail 4 Jul 2009 69,118 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Wiper linkage deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,688 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 68,579 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 67,663 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 66,197 miles

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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SOO 234K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SOO 234K, 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 SOO 234K registered?

SOO 234K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 April 1972.

Is SOO 234K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOO 234K shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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