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XJP 917S

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,641 mi
Last recorded51,641 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJP 917S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,641 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,313 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 68,313 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 51,300 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,716 miles

oil leak

underside of car covered in underseal

Fail 8 Jun 2006 50,693 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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