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663 XUJ

1961 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,885 mi
Last recorded54,885 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration663 XUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 54,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top locking bolt only just touching nyloc part of nut

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 64,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top locking bolt only just touching nyloc part of nut

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 54,813 miles

Inbalance on rear service brake

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top securing nut only just touching nylock part of bolt

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 17 Jul 2024 54,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 54,707 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 54,184 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 54,184 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 54,173 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,157 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 54,148 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring rubbing against steering components (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear halfshaft possibly leaking

Offside Front brake hose rubbing against steering components on full lock

Oil leak, but not excessive onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,062 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 53,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 53,702 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 53,326 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,997 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,968 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 5,449 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,243 miles

Engine compartment cover does not shut secrurely

Rear drive shaft center nuts have no locking device fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2010 51,243 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Engine compartment cover does not shut secrurely

Rear drive shaft center nuts have no locking device fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2007 51,243 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 51,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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663 XUJ is a 1961 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 663 XUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 65 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 663 XUJ registered?

663 XUJ is a 1961 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1961.

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