MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,713 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front tyre shows signs of fouling inner wheel arch
chips to windscreen
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
horn a little weak
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
horn a little weak
slight front brake imbalance--nearside effort lower
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nail in tyre
nsf wheel slight bind
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XPE 646S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 XPE 646S, 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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How do I check the history of XPE 646S?
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What year was XPE 646S registered?
XPE 646S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 June 1978.
Is XPE 646S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XPE 646S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XPE 646S have outstanding finance?
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