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XNT 794K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

96,226 mi
Last recorded96,226 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNT 794K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 96,226 miles

Body corrosion in nearside front inner wing, nearside and offside rear inner sills, rear floors and engine surrounds is not considered structural.

Nearside Rear seatbelt has been removed

Fail 5 Oct 2023 96,224 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under rear seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Body corrosion in nearside front inner wing, offside rear inner sill rear floors and engine surrounds is not considered structural

Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,023 miles

Corrosion to NSF inner wheelarch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 95,884 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,724 miles

Steering damper leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,582 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 95,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f = 150, o/s/f = 104. Total = 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r = 112. o/s/r = 179. total 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 95,381 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 113n/s 179o/s 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,776 miles

Engine oil leak

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 94,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake imbalance. 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance. 39% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven n/s/f 135kgf. o/s/f 89kgf (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven n/s/r 150kgf. o/s/r 91kgf (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil leak

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,624 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,427 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 94,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,372 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 94,366 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,231 miles

Oil leak

heavy corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f lower bulk head out side prescribed area

heavy corrosion to o/s floor out side prescribed area

Fail 24 Aug 2012 26,760 miles

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

Oil leak

heavy corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f lower bulk head out side prescribed area

heavy corrosion to o/s floor out side prescribed area

Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,012 miles

corrosion to off side floor pan not within prescribed area

Pass 24 Aug 2010 93,689 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2010 93,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2009 92,977 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 92,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front floor rusted and holed

Pass 27 Aug 2008 91,633 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 89,449 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 89,449 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 87,949 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 87,949 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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XNT 794K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 XNT 794K, 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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XNT 794K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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