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31,352 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front play in king pin
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both high and kick right(left hand drive lights) (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front play in king pin
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% n/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements intermittent (4.2.2 (a))
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657 XVP is a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1956 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 36,400 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 657 XVP, 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 70 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 657 XVP registered?
657 XVP is a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1956.
Is 657 XVP safe to buy?
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