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XNM 805L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

88,369 mi
Last recorded88,369 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNM 805L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 88,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside side step sill in secure

Offside window not working

Fail 7 Jul 2021 88,369 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor pan 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor many places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside side step sill in secure

Offside window not working

Pass 1 Jul 2019 86,147 miles

Offside Front window faulty

Fail 1 Jul 2019 86,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front window faulty

Pass 28 Jun 2017 85,958 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers window faulty

Fail 29 Jun 2016 85,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by brake componant (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor 2places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers window faulty

Pass 29 May 2015 85,958 miles

drivers seat worn

drivers window winder faulty

offside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 27 May 2015 85,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

drivers seat worn

drivers window winder faulty

offside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,856 miles

drivers seat worn

drivers window not working

offside front seat belt stalk cover missing

steering offside front inner ball joints rubbers worn

Pass 14 Aug 2012 85,851 miles

drivers window stiff

nearside front floor pan small hole by axle beam

offside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 10 Aug 2012 85,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers window stiff

nearside front floor pan small hole by axle beam

offside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 2 Jul 2011 85,319 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drivers window stiff

nearside front floor small hole by axle

offside front seat belt stalk cover missing

washer bottle leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2010 85,088 miles

drivers window not working

nearside front floor pan slight rust by axle

Fail 12 Jul 2010 85,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front floor pan slight rust by axle

Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,668 miles

drivers window not working

tyres front 175/65/15 rear 185/65/15

Fail 7 Aug 2008 84,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drivers window not working

tyres front 175/65/15 rear 185/65/15

Pass 20 Aug 2007 84,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion offside front inner wing by petrol tank

offside front door trim insecure unable to open window

Fail 15 Aug 2007 84,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion o/s/f inner wing by petrol tank

o/s/f door trim insecure unable to open window

Fail 9 May 2007 84,445 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion offside front inner wing by petrol tank

crack nearside front headlight glass cover

car constantly stalls

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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XNM 805L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XNM 805L, 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 XNM 805L registered?

XNM 805L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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