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XSC 681K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,724 mi
Last recorded16,724 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSC 681K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 16,724 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 16,720 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mount/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch /floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to body join (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,569 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 16,567 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 16,253 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,705 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,337 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to show signs of cracking,ply/cord not visable, would recommend replacing.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 56,899 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,197 miles

vehicle seems to have been totally restored,and undersealed on the underside

Pass 14 Feb 2007 15,465 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 15,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 154,351 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all underside of car covered with substance

bumper insecure

oil leak

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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XSC 681K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XSC 681K, 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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XSC 681K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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