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VMX 363X

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,812 mi
Last recorded48,812 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMX 363X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,812 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2012 48,812 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,762 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre crackin on outter wall.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,657 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,324 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,902 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 47,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2006 46,987 miles

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

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

advise front number plate cracked †n/s top balljoint gaiter split †advise steering box leaking fluid

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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VMX 363X is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 VMX 363X, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VMX 363X?

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What year was VMX 363X registered?

VMX 363X is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is VMX 363X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMX 363X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VMX 363X have outstanding finance?

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