MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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wiring expossed under vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
wiring expossed under vehicle
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front and rear suspension prescribed areas slightly corroded
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front and rear suspension prescribed areas slightly corroded
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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XRA 235L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 XRA 235L, 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 XRA 235L?
You can check the full history of XRA 235L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was XRA 235L registered?
XRA 235L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.
Is XRA 235L safe to buy?
The MOT history for XRA 235L shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XRA 235L have outstanding finance?
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