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HAP 673L

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1303cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,907 mi
Last recorded39,907 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAP 673L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,303cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 39,907 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,878 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 24 Sep 2007 39,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight inbalance on front brakes

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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HAP 673L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HAP 673L, 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

How do I check the history of HAP 673L?

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What year was HAP 673L registered?

HAP 673L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is HAP 673L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAP 673L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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