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TEX 380K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,215 mi
Last recorded2,215 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEX 380K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 2,215 miles

Body has slight corrosion RHF floor small hole, but does not affect structure. (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt All front suspension dust covers perished. (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint all front suspension joints have slight play. (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 1,256 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt All front top and bottom ball joint gaiters perished, but intact. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion LHF floor, but still secure. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush RHF lower suspension arm joint slight wear. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 220 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 99,084 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,824 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 97,815 miles

Nearside 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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 96,646 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 96,356 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 95,755 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 95,746 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 95,036 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 94,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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TEX 380K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TEX 380K, 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 TEX 380K registered?

TEX 380K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 1972.

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