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EXG 453K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,980 mi
Last recorded97,980 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXG 453K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,980 miles

Nearside Floor corroded

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,450 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 93,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,446 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 89,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 87,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres low

Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,160 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 85,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,964 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 83,361 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 80,409 miles

front floors rusty by brake master cylinder

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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EXG 453K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EXG 453K, 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 EXG 453K registered?

EXG 453K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is EXG 453K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXG 453K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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