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XLR 663S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,530 mi
Last recorded56,530 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLR 663S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,530 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both door steps

Fail 15 Sep 2017 56,480 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 52,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,940 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,752 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 48,751 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 48,751 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XLR 663S registered?

XLR 663S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is XLR 663S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLR 663S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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