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XNU 455L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,333 mi
Last recorded96,333 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNU 455L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 96,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 98,494 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 98,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 92,977 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 92,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,531 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 94,013 miles

various underbody corrosion(not excessive or in prescribed areas)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 89,840 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 89,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 May 2009 85,478 miles

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

car has been under sealed

Fail 10 Aug 2007 85,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2006 85,253 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XNU 455L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XNU 455L, 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 XNU 455L registered?

XNU 455L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is XNU 455L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNU 455L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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