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XUN 366V

1980 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

45,995 mi
Last recorded45,995 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Beetle37,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUN 366V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,995 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 45,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 45,984 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brakes slight bind

o/s/r chassis leg corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2011 45,978 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake badly corroded and worn

Fuel pipe to filter possibly leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 45,266 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 45,266 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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XUN 366V is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 37,677 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 XUN 366V, 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 46 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 XUN 366V registered?

XUN 366V is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 1980.

Is XUN 366V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUN 366V shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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