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TEX 966L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,228 mi
Last recorded99,228 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEX 966L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 99,228 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,093 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 98,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake master cylinder damp

front-rear brake line badly corroded at master cylinder exit

fuel pump area damp

n/s outer heater channel/floorpan area badly corroded

n/s/f lower inner arch/heater channel area corroded and holed

n/s/r inner arch/heater channel area corroded and holed

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall perished and numerous cuts

Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,766 miles

corrosion nearside front floor area not within prescribed area.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 97,763 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion nearside front floor area not within prescribed area.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 97,610 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 97,610 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,136 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,830 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 96,830 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 96,327 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 96,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 95,230 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 94,513 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 92,307 miles

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 966L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 966L, 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 TEX 966L registered?

TEX 966L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 1972.

Is TEX 966L safe to buy?

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