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XOD 371K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,239 mi
Last recorded38,239 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOD 371K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,239 miles

Nearside Drive shaft seal leaking

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill seat belt anchorage (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor seam corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor seam corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill seat belt anchorage (5.2.6)

Rear brakes slight unevenness as applying brakes

Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,419 miles

genral underbody corrosion

steering box has slight free play but not excessive

Pass 10 May 2014 35,937 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

accelerator sticking

slight corrosion O/S/R axle to body area.

Pass 14 May 2012 30,509 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight surface corrosion on the entire floor & chassis area

Fail 13 Aug 2009 30,508 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight surface corrosion on the entire floor & chassis area

Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,780 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 25,789 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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XOD 371K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XOD 371K, 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 XOD 371K registered?

XOD 371K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 1972.

Is XOD 371K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOD 371K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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