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AFA 593K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,777 mi
Last recorded10,777 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFA 593K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 10,777 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 10,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 10,223 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracks

offside rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 9,099 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 8,974 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Engine oil leak

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 78,598 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 5,869 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 3,766 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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AFA 593K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AFA 593K, 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 AFA 593K registered?

AFA 593K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 July 1972.

Is AFA 593K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFA 593K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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