MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,595 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Slight corrosion to both outer floorpan/sills
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all four tyres cracking & perishing
tempory fuel cap fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
all four tyres cracking & perishing
tempory fuel cap fitted
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion to nearside/offside rear floors
play to offside rear wheel bearing
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight corrosion to nearside/offside rear floors
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight corrosion to nearside /nearside rear floors
corrosion to nearside/offside rear floors
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion to nearside frot floor offside rear floor and inner wheel arch
Horn switch is not spring loaded
Suspension components and under body are corroded
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Horn switch is not spring loaded
Suspension components and under body are corroded
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XET 420K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 XET 420K, 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 XET 420K registered?
XET 420K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 1972.
Is XET 420K safe to buy?
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