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XLX 541G

1969 Volkswagen 1300

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,396 mi
Last recorded18,396 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLX 541G
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 18,396 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 18,396 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 17,558 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 17,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,477 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 17,472 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 17,091 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 17,091 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,642 miles

Battery not secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 16,642 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery not secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,608 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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XLX 541G is a 1969 Volkswagen 1300 in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XLX 541G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 57 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XLX 541G registered?

XLX 541G is a 1969 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 14 February 1969.

Is XLX 541G safe to buy?

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