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XFA 659K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

46,522 mi
Last recorded46,522 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFA 659K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,522 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 46,520 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,646 miles

light corrosion to underside

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 45,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

light corrosion to underside

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,317 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 31 Jan 2013 42,317 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 30 Jun 2012 42,307 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre slighty deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,134 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 39,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 30,554 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 30,553 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,928 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,638 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 21,633 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres showing wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,586 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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XFA 659K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XFA 659K, 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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XFA 659K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 February 1972.

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