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XUR 969K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

92,675 mi
Last recorded92,675 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUR 969K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,675 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 92,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 92,229 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 92,229 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perrished to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 91,621 miles

front seat rails worn

welding repairs prior to mot painted & undersealed

Fail 16 May 2013 91,613 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

front seat rails worn

welding repairs prior to mot painted & undersealed

Pass 22 May 2012 88,502 miles

front seat rails worn

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

bulkhead corroded

front axle mounts corroded

front inner wings to body corroded

poor weld repaires to front of vehicle but not within a perscribed area

weld repaires done prior to mot test and covered with underseal and hammerite

Fail 17 May 2012 88,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

bulkhead corroded

front axle mounts corroded

front inner wings to body corroded

front seat rails worn

poor weld repaires to front of vehicle but not within a perscribed area

weld repaires done prior to mot test and covered with underseal and hammerite

Fail 17 Apr 2012 88,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

both front seat rails are worn and seats have slight play on the rails

bulkhead corroded

front axle mounts corroded

front inner wings to body corroded

poor weld repair to front of vehicle ... not within a perscribed area

suspect siezed torsion bar end bearing and unable to inspect due to shock absorber siezed

unable to fully inspect rear inner wheel arches due to hamerite appyied

weld repairs done prior to mot test and covered in hamerite

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,513 miles

Corrosion generally to underside Welded repairs all around the vehicle Wiring in poor condition (poor earths and conections)

Wiper linkages worn and loose

Fail 8 Mar 2010 87,513 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 83,491 miles

battery insecure

corrosion on rear lower corners

front brake hoses perrished

play in front seat runners

steering column coupling worn

Fail 14 Jun 2007 83,486 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

battery insecure

front brake hoses perrished

play in front seat runners

steering column coupling worn

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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XUR 969K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 XUR 969K, 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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XUR 969K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 February 1972.

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