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XET 420K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,595 mi
Last recorded33,595 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXET 420K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 33,595 miles

Slight corrosion to both outer floorpan/sills

Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,237 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 32,258 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 29,616 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 29,616 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,386 miles

all four tyres cracking & perishing

tempory fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 27,343 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 27,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,949 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to nearside/offside rear floors

Pass 6 Jul 2013 26,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to nearside /nearside rear floors

Pass 14 Jul 2012 26,120 miles

corrosion to nearside/offside rear floors

Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,499 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,874 miles

Horn switch is not spring loaded

Suspension components and under body are corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2010 24,857 miles

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

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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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.

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