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XTJ 674L

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,357 mi
Last recorded20,357 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTJ 674L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 20,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

corrosion around bulkhead near steering column shaft

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2008 85,646 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 71,039 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 71,039 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 76,809 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

headlamps slightly dimmer than expected

slight surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

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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XTJ 674L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTJ 674L, 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 XTJ 674L registered?

XTJ 674L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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