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XBP 324L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,332 mi
Last recorded68,332 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBP 324L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 68,332 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 67,673 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 66,848 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,511 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hole in floor o/s/r but plated from inside

Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,172 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,281 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,870 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Sep 2011 38,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,118 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 86,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,911 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,706 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 11,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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XBP 324L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XBP 324L, 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 XBP 324L registered?

XBP 324L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is XBP 324L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBP 324L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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