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XRA 865L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,720 mi
Last recorded12,720 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRA 865L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 12,720 miles

vehicle heavily undersell d

Pass 4 Sep 2023 12,401 miles

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

Pass 5 Jul 2017 12,187 miles

all 4 tyre walls cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2017 12,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 tyre walls cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2016 12,088 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2015 12,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,829 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 11,649 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,271 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 11,271 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 11,267 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play between both front seats and runners

Pass 3 Aug 2005 10,640 miles

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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XRA 865L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRA 865L, 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 865L?

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What year was XRA 865L registered?

XRA 865L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is XRA 865L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRA 865L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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