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H23 HDB

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,535 mi
Last recorded62,535 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 HDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,535 miles

Chassis strengtheners corroded

Corrosion to nearside A pillar

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Offside rear brake back plate 'damp'

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Travel on handbrake lever

Fail 5 Aug 2009 62,534 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Chassis strengtheners corroded

Corrosion to nearside A pillar

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Offside rear brake back plate 'damp'

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,930 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 61,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake pedal travel long

Pass 13 Aug 2007 61,003 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 60,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 59,130 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 59,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H23 HDB is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,745 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 H23 HDB, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H23 HDB registered?

H23 HDB is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 1991.

Is H23 HDB safe to buy?

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