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XDL 583L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,237 mi
Last recorded50,237 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDL 583L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 50,237 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 47,668 miles

front wings carroded both sides

Pass 25 Oct 2019 47,188 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 46,389 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,747 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,369 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,800 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,777 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,619 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,575 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

adv slight play steerig joint

adv smell of petrol

Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,071 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 41,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,278 miles

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2008 36,190 miles

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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XDL 583L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XDL 583L, 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 XDL 583L registered?

XDL 583L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 1972.

Is XDL 583L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDL 583L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XDL 583L have outstanding finance?

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