MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion under the floor few places front to back (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak from engine area ()
Body has slight corrosion under the floor few places (6.1.B.2)
Rear both sides rear axal seals slight leak
slight oil leak from the engine
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
mis-fire
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ABO 114K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 ABO 114K, 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 ABO 114K registered?
ABO 114K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 1972.
Is ABO 114K safe to buy?
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