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HCK 878S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,870 mi
Last recorded13,870 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCK 878S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,870 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 13,870 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 12,630 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 12,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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HCK 878S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 HCK 878S, 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

How do I check the history of HCK 878S?

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What year was HCK 878S registered?

HCK 878S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 1978.

Is HCK 878S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCK 878S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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