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WDX 754K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,682 mi
Last recorded80,682 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDX 754K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 80,682 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,537 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 80,468 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 80,077 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 79,695 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,009 miles

slight play nearside front upper hub mounting

Pass 21 Mar 2012 78,238 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 78,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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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WDX 754K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WDX 754K, 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 WDX 754K registered?

WDX 754K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is WDX 754K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDX 754K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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