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AFW 924K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

21,283 mi
Last recorded21,283 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 924K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,283 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,222 miles

slight oil leak from o/s/rear hub seal

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 18 May 2012 12,988 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle corrosive

Fail 19 Apr 2011 12,836 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Lower Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,208 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 12,192 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 10,428 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 10,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jun 2007 94,957 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 94,957 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,572 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 4,500 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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AFW 924K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AFW 924K, 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 AFW 924K registered?

AFW 924K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is AFW 924K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFW 924K shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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