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XTJ 656D

1966 Volkswagen Bettle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,189 mi
Last recorded35,189 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Bettle50,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTJ 656D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 35,189 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 35,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 32,929 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 32,701 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 32,110 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 30,917 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,445 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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XTJ 656D is a 1966 Volkswagen Bettle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 50,043 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XTJ 656D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 60 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XTJ 656D registered?

XTJ 656D is a 1966 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 18 August 1966.

Is XTJ 656D safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTJ 656D shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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