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ABE 108K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,000 mi
Last recorded6,000 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABE 108K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 6,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 5,947 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Exhaust scilencer corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 5,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Both front coil springs corroded

Exhaust scilencer corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2016 5,945 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side front (2.2.C.1h)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front subframe rear mounting (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side front inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner wheel arch Alex mounting (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 5,476 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 5,456 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 5,386 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 5,312 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 5,040 miles

Front o/s brake slightly binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 5,040 miles

Front o/s brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Dec 2009 4,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 4,408 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 4,408 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ABE 108K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,584cc 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 ABE 108K, 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 ABE 108K registered?

ABE 108K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is ABE 108K safe to buy?

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