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XEU 56K

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,648 mi
Last recorded19,648 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2005
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEU 56K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2005 19,648 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 19,648 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (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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XEU 56K is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 48,532 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 XEU 56K, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XEU 56K?

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What year was XEU 56K registered?

XEU 56K is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is XEU 56K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEU 56K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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