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720 UXG

1956 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,415 mi
Last recorded48,415 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1956 Volkswagen Beetle36,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

Registration720 UXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2018 48,415 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear slight leak from drive shaft seals

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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720 UXG is a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 36,400 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 720 UXG, 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 70 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 720 UXG registered?

720 UXG is a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1956.

Is 720 UXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 720 UXG shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 720 UXG have outstanding finance?

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