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658 XUD

1956 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,244 mi
Last recorded68,244 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration658 XUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1956
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,244 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,682 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,143 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,391 miles

no seat belts fitted

no vin plate

Fail 21 Jul 2011 63,391 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no seat belts fitted

no vin plate

Pass 24 Jul 2010 61,486 miles

nsf kingpin slight play/wear

rear wheel bearings slight play/wear

steering idler arm slight play/wear

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,278 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 60,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,413 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,287 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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658 XUD is a 1956 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 658 XUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 70 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 658 XUD registered?

658 XUD is a 1956 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1956.

Is 658 XUD safe to buy?

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