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PSX 954K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,829 mi
Last recorded7,829 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSX 954K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 7,829 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 7,723 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 97,007 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 97,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 89,967 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 89,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PSX 954K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc 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 PSX 954K, 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 PSX 954K registered?

PSX 954K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is PSX 954K safe to buy?

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