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XSM 518J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,836 mi
Last recorded17,836 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSM 518J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front seats flexing sidewards but secure

corrosion to o/s and n/s engine bay not structual

o/s/r driveshaft leaking oil

Fail 10 Mar 2014 17,812 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front seats flexing sidewards but secure

corrosion to o/s and n/s engine bay not structual

o/s/r driveshaft leaking oil

Fail 4 Mar 2014 17,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front seats flexing sidewards but secure

corrosion to o/s and n/s engine bay not structual

o/s/r driveshaft leaking oil

Pass 1 Feb 2013 16,160 miles

heavily undersealed

nearside front wheel bearings slightly rough

slight play in steering linkages

Fail 25 Jan 2013 16,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

heavily undersealed

nearside front wheel bearings slightly rough

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 9 Feb 2012 14,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 12,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Feb 2011 12,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 9,861 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,883 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 64,364 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 61,860 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 May 2006 59,614 miles

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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XSM 518J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 XSM 518J, 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 55 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 XSM 518J registered?

XSM 518J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 1971.

Is XSM 518J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSM 518J shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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