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MXF 735K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,309 mi
Last recorded54,309 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXF 735K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 54,309 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 54,309 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,802 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle too low to roller brake test

Pass 28 Apr 2006

both front seats slightly insecure

engine cover insecure

slight play in steering column lower bush area

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 735K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXF 735K, 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

How do I check the history of MXF 735K?

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What year was MXF 735K registered?

MXF 735K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is MXF 735K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXF 735K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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