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XDW 939K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,146 mi
Last recorded82,146 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDW 939K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 82,146 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 82,146 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,102 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 82,087 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 82,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 81,879 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,778 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 81,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,546 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 81,216 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,393 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 80,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,145 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 80,137 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 80,088 miles

surface corrosion, patch welded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,774 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion sills,

Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,326 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 79,292 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2008 79,185 miles

n/s mirror missing

slight hand brake travel

Fail 29 Mar 2008 79,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s mirror missing

slight hand brake travel

Pass 12 Apr 2007 78,935 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 78,667 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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XDW 939K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XDW 939K, 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 XDW 939K registered?

XDW 939K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 1972.

Is XDW 939K safe to buy?

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