MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,530 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both door steps
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both door steps
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
WILL REQUIRE FOC BRAKE RE-ADJUST IN APPROX 200 MILES
advise x10 missing brake insp. dust caps replaced
clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing
front lower frame head poor repair, usable, will re-asses next mot
n/s/r tyre cuts on inner wall and perishing in tread area 155/SR15
o/s/f flexi has damage but not to cords.
o/s/f tyre perishing in tread area
o/s/r tyre minor distortion and perishing in tread area
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing
n/s/r tyre cuts on inner wall and perishing in tread area 155/SR15
o/s/f tyre perishing in tread area
o/s/r tyre minor distortion and perishing in tread area
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
brake imbalance on front brakes
clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing
o/s and n/s/f axle beam top torsion bars movement in end bushes
play in steering box
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XLR 663S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 XLR 663S, 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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XLR 663S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1978.
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