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XPU 819L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,733 mi
Last recorded52,733 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPU 819L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 May 2014 52,733 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,569 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 52,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,344 miles

minimal play in both front wheel bearings!

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,017 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 51,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,884 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 50,486 miles

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

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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XPU 819L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XPU 819L, 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 XPU 819L?

You can check the full history of XPU 819L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XPU 819L registered?

XPU 819L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is XPU 819L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPU 819L shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XPU 819L have outstanding finance?

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