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XAM 111A

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

25,668 mi
Last recorded25,668 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAM 111A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 25,668 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 25,625 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 25,214 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 24,774 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 May 2012 24,526 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 24,500 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

leak on o/s/f shocker

leak on steering damper

Pass 17 May 2011 22,980 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 22,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2010 21,689 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 21,658 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 18 May 2009 21,355 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

steering damper leaking

wear in o/s/r hub

Pass 18 May 2009 21,355 miles

steering damper leaking

wear in o/s/r hub

Pass 2 May 2008 21,678 miles

corrosion near o/s and n/s/r bumper brackets

play in o/s/r wheeel bearing

slight distortion in o/s/f brake

steering damper leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2008 21,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion near o/s and n/s/r bumper brackets

play in o/s/r wheeel bearing

slight distortion in o/s/f brake

steering damper leaking

Fail 26 Jul 2006 21,260 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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XAM 111A is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 XAM 111A, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XAM 111A registered?

XAM 111A is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1984.

Is XAM 111A safe to buy?

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