MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,029 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r hub seal slight oil leek
fuel pipe to engine damp near gearbox. possible slight leak
slight oil leak o/s brake backing plate
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight oil leak o/s brake backing plate
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XKP 508J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 XKP 508J, 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.
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What year was XKP 508J registered?
XKP 508J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 1971.
Is XKP 508J safe to buy?
The MOT history for XKP 508J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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