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MXF 516K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,973 mi
Last recorded2,973 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXF 516K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 2,973 miles

brake hosse ferrules and brake pipes slightly corroded\corrosion development in front strut turrets

corrosion development in rear body to chassis anchorage areas

under bonnet wiring for security\headlamps slightly deteriorated\slight play in front steering and suspension components\repairs and corrosion in front of chassis

Fail 26 Sep 2013 2,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake hosse ferrules and brake pipes slightly corroded\corrosion development in front strut turrets

corrosion development in rear body to chassis anchorage areas

under bonnet wiring for security\headlamps slightly deteriorated\slight play in front steering and suspension components\repairs and corrosion in front of chassis

Fail 19 Sep 2012 1,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering and suspension joints\corrosion development \in areas\body to floor anchorages\beam images

Pass 19 Sep 2012 1,089 miles

slight play in steering and suspension joints\corrosion development \in areas\body to floor anchorages\beam images

Pass 20 Sep 2011 96,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

doorstep trims both sides missing all centre bolts

Fail 14 Sep 2011 96,582 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

doorstep trims both sides missing all centre bolts

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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MXF 516K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MXF 516K, 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 MXF 516K registered?

MXF 516K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 February 1972.

Is MXF 516K safe to buy?

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