MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,991 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
slight oil leak
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d- bushes - all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system master cylinder area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
slight oil leak
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HIG 5336 is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 37,677 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 HIG 5336, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HIG 5336 registered?
HIG 5336 is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 1980.
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