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HIG 5336

1980 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,991 mi
Last recorded2,991 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Beetle37,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 5336
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 2,991 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2018 2,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 2,843 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 2,839 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 2,225 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 2,225 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 1,762 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 1,480 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 1,462 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 1,397 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 1,385 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 1,112 miles

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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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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HIG 5336 is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 1980.

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