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MWX 312K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,982 mi
Last recorded95,982 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWX 312K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 95,982 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 95,982 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 8,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Floorpan has surface corrosion along its length-not holed.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Thick layer of underseal over welded repairs in front wheel arches, unable to inspect fully.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 8,155 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all prescribed areas underneith vehicle are corroded but not considered excessive

complete underbody covered in very thick underseal not allowing full inspection

floor area front to rear corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 8,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all prescribed areas underneith vehicle are corroded but not considered excessive

complete underbody covered in very thick underseal not allowing full inspection

floor area front to rear corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2007 6,721 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 6,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 5,720 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 5,696 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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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MWX 312K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MWX 312K, 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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MWX 312K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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