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XKX 793J

1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,383 mi
Last recorded19,383 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle39,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKX 793J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,383 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

metal barke pipes coated limiting inspection

underside heavily undersealed limiting inspection

Fail 13 Jun 2011 19,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

metal barke pipes coated limiting inspection

underside heavily undersealed limiting inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,899 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 16,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 16,806 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Rear seats not currently fitted, therefore belts not tested

Rear shock absorber bushs perished

Slight play in o/s steering components

Some play in o/s door hinges and bolt missing

Unable to open bonnet

Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,348 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 15,348 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,873 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 14,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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XKX 793J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 39,559 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 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XKX 793J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XKX 793J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 12 May 1971.

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