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XDW 613K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,043 mi
Last recorded54,043 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDW 613K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,043 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 54,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

N/S axle leaking oil

N/S sidestep insecure

O/S/R wing partially insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2008 5,932 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 5,927 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 4,187 miles

fuel pipe at rear cable tied to anti roll bar

fuel pipe to filter connection not very good

n\s\f lower trailing arm bearing has near to exess play

n\s\f tyre scuffed on inner edge

offside rear welding done from inside cannot fully inspect but seems o.k

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Feb 2006 4,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

fuel pipe at rear cable tied to suspension component

fuel pipe joint to filter not adequate

n\s\f tyre scuffed on inner shoulder

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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XDW 613K 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 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 XDW 613K, 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 XDW 613K?

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What year was XDW 613K registered?

XDW 613K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 February 1972.

Is XDW 613K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDW 613K shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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