MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,480 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
no seat belts fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
chassis modifeied to suit kit / component car body etc
rear exhausts exposed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
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XWV 970K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 XWV 970K, 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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What year was XWV 970K registered?
XWV 970K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 April 1972.
Is XWV 970K safe to buy?
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