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HHR 474K

1971 Volkswagen Unknown

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,799 mi
Last recorded29,799 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Unknown43,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 474K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 29,799 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 29,782 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 29,681 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 27,158 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 26,826 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 26,450 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 25,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

no fuses on any of the battery positive wires

Pass 4 Oct 2018 25,153 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 25,153 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 24,299 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,234 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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HHR 474K is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 43,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHR 474K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HHR 474K registered?

HHR 474K is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is HHR 474K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHR 474K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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