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HBJ 629J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,970 mi
Last recorded26,970 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBJ 629J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,970 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 26,705 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 25,726 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 25,475 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 24,304 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,304 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 24,300 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,013 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake very slightly pull to offside

front and rear under vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 20 Nov 2009 23,003 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake very slightly pull to offside

front and rear under vehicle heavily under sealed

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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HBJ 629J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HBJ 629J, 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.

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What year was HBJ 629J registered?

HBJ 629J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 1971.

Is HBJ 629J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBJ 629J shows 9 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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