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XBN 141K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,475 mi
Last recorded55,475 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBN 141K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

no throtle pedal

Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,957 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 52,952 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,982 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,769 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 47,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,834 miles

NSR TYRE STARTING CRACK AND PERISH.

OSR TYRE STARTING CRACK AND PERISH.

WAHER JET WATER SUPPLY POOR.

Fail 20 Mar 2007 46,820 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering lock stop excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

NSR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH.

OSR TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED.

WASHER JET WATER SUPPLY POOR.

Pass 2 Sep 2005 46,234 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edge + slight play in n/s/f bearing

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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XBN 141K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XBN 141K, 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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XBN 141K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 1972.

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