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XEL 179X

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,411 mi
Last recorded47,411 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEL 179X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,411 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,995 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 40,787 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 40,787 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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XEL 179X is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 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 XEL 179X, 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 45 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 XEL 179X?

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What year was XEL 179X registered?

XEL 179X is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is XEL 179X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEL 179X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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