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ABO 114K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,289 mi
Last recorded85,289 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABO 114K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 85,289 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,124 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,014 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,697 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,333 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 83,986 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 83,733 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,459 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 83,390 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 83,378 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 83,361 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for ABO 114K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ABO 114K have outstanding finance?

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