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XRU 850K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,859 mi
Last recorded44,859 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRU 850K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,859 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,368 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,165 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 40,156 miles

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

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

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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XRU 850K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRU 850K, 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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How do I check the history of XRU 850K?

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What year was XRU 850K registered?

XRU 850K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is XRU 850K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRU 850K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XRU 850K have outstanding finance?

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