MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,215 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all four tyres perished.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all four tyres perished.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all tyres perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
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XKV 178S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 XKV 178S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XKV 178S registered?
XKV 178S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 1978.
Is XKV 178S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XKV 178S shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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