MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,217 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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XCL 717L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XCL 717L, 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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How do I check the history of XCL 717L?
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What year was XCL 717L registered?
XCL 717L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 December 1972.
Is XCL 717L safe to buy?
The MOT history for XCL 717L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XCL 717L have outstanding finance?
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