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XMD 366M

1987 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,755 mi
Last recorded66,755 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Beetle46,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMD 366M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,461 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 66,461 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,855 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,927 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 64,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,647 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 60,829 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 60,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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XMD 366M is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMD 366M, 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 XMD 366M registered?

XMD 366M is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 1987.

Is XMD 366M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMD 366M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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