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HHC 438N

1975 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,595 mi
Last recorded57,595 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHC 438N
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 57,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

offside headlight reflector corroding, poor intensity and pattern

Fail 22 Nov 2010 57,595 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

nearside wing mirror missing

offside headlight reflector corroding, poor intensity and pattern

Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,594 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 57,594 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear shock absorbers weak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 57,594 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear shock absorbers weak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside running board insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2007 57,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear shock absorbers weak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,594 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 57,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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HHC 438N is a 1975 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHC 438N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HHC 438N is a 1975 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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