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XGC 709M

1987 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,005 mi
Last recorded82,005 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Beetle46,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGC 709M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 82,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive reel mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight wear in lower steering u/j.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 35mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively movement in shaft (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 82,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 140/190 kgs (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release mechanism not connected (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings cups worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding heavily

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive reel mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower seat base missing at time of test

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 54% (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 35mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively movement in shaft (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid due to lack of air pressure. = rectified (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 82,002 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 81,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inside wheel arch suspension arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,999 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,975 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,937 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 81,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No stops on front seats aft adjustment o/s and n/s.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,848 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 81,649 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 81,040 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 80,963 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 80,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2006 80,769 miles

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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XGC 709M is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 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 XGC 709M, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XGC 709M registered?

XGC 709M is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 1987.

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