MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,641 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
underside of car covered in underseal
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
oil leak
underside of car covered in underseal
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XJP 917S is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 XJP 917S, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of XJP 917S?
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What year was XJP 917S registered?
XJP 917S is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 1989.
Is XJP 917S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XJP 917S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XJP 917S have outstanding finance?
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