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XDL 620L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,790 mi
Last recorded61,790 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDL 620L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,790 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,312 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s and n/s front door pillars, slight corrosion at bottom (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

drivers seat, runners worn

front suspension, upper ball joint dust covers perished,, o/s and n/s

n/s track rod end, dust cover perished

Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,238 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,889 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s front upper (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

minor oil leak

o/s and n/s front door pillars, slight corrosion at bottom join

slight play in steering box

Fail 21 Jul 2016 60,889 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s front upper (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

minor oil leak

o/s and n/s front door pillars, slight corrosion at bottom join

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 60,519 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

front number plate secured with tape

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 620L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 620L, 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 XDL 620L registered?

XDL 620L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is XDL 620L safe to buy?

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