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HAH 959T

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,833 mi
Last recorded39,833 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAH 959T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 39,833 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 39,833 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 39,746 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy FRONT BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 39,626 miles

rear number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2022 39,476 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack boots oily.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 39,428 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

left hand rack boot-oil/grease present

Pass 4 Aug 2020 39,341 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear number plate cracked

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2019 39,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 39,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,039 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,992 miles

O/S/F wheel bear is noise

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 38,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F wheel bear is noise

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 38,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear number plate cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2014 38,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,715 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 38,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,440 miles

rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,183 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 38,183 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,975 miles

rear number plate cracked.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,679 miles

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,158 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres poor

Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,919 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,222 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 35,222 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

all tyres poor

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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HAH 959T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HAH 959T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAH 959T registered?

HAH 959T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is HAH 959T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAH 959T shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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