MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,903 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight oil leak
slight play in steering box and steering joints
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise customer to have tracking cheecked
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XCL 811L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 XCL 811L, 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
How do I check the history of XCL 811L?
You can check the full history of XCL 811L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was XCL 811L registered?
XCL 811L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 December 1972.
Is XCL 811L safe to buy?
The MOT history for XCL 811L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XCL 811L have outstanding finance?
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