MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,992 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (3.6.B.4d)
fuel hose from body to engine close to heat exchanger
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Fuel system component leaking hose connecting filler neck to tank (7.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (3.6.B.4d)
fuel hose from body to engine close to heat exchanger
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
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XWE 169T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 XWE 169T, 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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What year was XWE 169T registered?
XWE 169T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is XWE 169T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XWE 169T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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