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HLT 716K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,479 mi
Last recorded61,479 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLT 716K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2017 61,479 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 61,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 58,365 miles

corrosion to battery tray under offside rear floor area

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,362 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 53,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HLT 716K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLT 716K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HLT 716K?

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What year was HLT 716K registered?

HLT 716K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 1971.

Is HLT 716K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLT 716K shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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