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HLH 661K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,367 mi
Last recorded14,367 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 661K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 14,367 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

fuel pipe kinked by carburettor

steering damper has seepage of oil

Fail 21 Jul 2018 14,367 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

fuel pipe kinked by carburettor

Pass 11 Aug 2017 14,251 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside position lamp dim

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 14,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside position lamp dim

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 14,103 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 13,956 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 13,839 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 13,839 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 13,695 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,518 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 13,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,348 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 12,701 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 12,701 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,935 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,151 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 11,151 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 10,231 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 98,848 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 9,319 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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HLH 661K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 HLH 661K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HLH 661K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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