MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,485 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
movement at front suspension leg top mounts noted
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
movement at front suspension leg top mounts noted
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
chassis rails corroding
corrosion n/s floor pan inside vehicle
corrosion/repair by o/s/r upper subframe mount
underside heavily coated in underseal / various welded repairs apparent
washers weak / wipers smearing
Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (5.2.6)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when sidelights switched on (both sides) (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
chassis rails corroding
corrosion n/s floor pan inside vehicle
corrosion/repair by o/s/r upper subframe mount
underside heavily coated in underseal / various welded repairs apparent
washers weak / wipers smearing
chassis rails corroding
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chassis rails corroding
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion appearing to underside
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion appearing to underside
oil leak
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XMH 436T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 XMH 436T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XMH 436T registered?
XMH 436T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 February 1979.
Is XMH 436T safe to buy?
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