MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,974 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion offside front inner wheel arch non prescribed area
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XTJ 71J is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1990 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 47,333 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 71J, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was XTJ 71J registered?
XTJ 71J is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 1990.
Is XTJ 71J safe to buy?
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