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XFR 465K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,635 mi
Last recorded22,635 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFR 465K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 22,635 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 22,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 21,909 miles

nsr service brake slight low effort

Pass 9 Jul 2022 21,628 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 21,335 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 21,211 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 20,389 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 20,001 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 19,403 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 18,667 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,893 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,838 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,658 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 17,412 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 17,258 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 17,207 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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XFR 465K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 XFR 465K, 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 XFR 465K?

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What year was XFR 465K registered?

XFR 465K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 1972.

Is XFR 465K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFR 465K shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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