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XWS 147K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,334 mi
Last recorded22,334 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWS 147K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 22,334 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 21,212 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 May 2018 21,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror glass broken

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,112 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 10,654 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 10,654 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 7,760 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 6,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 6,383 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XWS 147K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWS 147K, 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 XWS 147K?

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What year was XWS 147K registered?

XWS 147K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 1972.

Is XWS 147K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWS 147K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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