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MXF 574K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

2,502 mi
Last recorded2,502 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXF 574K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 2,502 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 2,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay lid insecure.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 2,368 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 2,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 995 miles

advisory items as VT30 494195916288

Fail 3 Aug 2006 995 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 980 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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 574K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 574K, 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 574K registered?

MXF 574K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 1972.

Is MXF 574K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXF 574K shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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