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HAB 59J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,204 mi
Last recorded50,204 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAB 59J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 50,204 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 50,145 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

floor pan corroded badly offside front

Pass 15 Nov 2017 50,107 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,085 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 50,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,006 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,877 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,579 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 47,358 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,750 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,861 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 44,302 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 43,522 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007

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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HAB 59J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 HAB 59J, 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 55 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 HAB 59J registered?

HAB 59J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 1971.

Is HAB 59J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAB 59J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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