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XYH 344T

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,689 mi
Last recorded39,689 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYH 344T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 39,689 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,507 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 39,501 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded near suspension mounts

Pass 11 Feb 2019 39,496 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode near suspension mounts

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 39,496 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode near suspension mounts

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 39,385 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,071 miles

All four inner wheel arches walls starting to corrode

Both running boards corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,948 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 38,942 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,808 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,769 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 38,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,507 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BODY/MOUNTING STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 9 Aug 2011 38,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE REAR BODY/MOUNTING STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,493 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front body mounts slightly corroded

both rear inner wing s slightly corroded

both running boards slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2009 38,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front body mounts slightly corroded

both rear inner wing s slightly corroded

both running boards slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,451 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,421 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 38,421 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,413 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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XYH 344T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYH 344T, 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 XYH 344T registered?

XYH 344T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 November 1978.

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