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HLU 639K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,737 mi
Last recorded86,737 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLU 639K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,737 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 86,737 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Found during lock to lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,970 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 84,665 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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HLU 639K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLU 639K, 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 HLU 639K?

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What year was HLU 639K registered?

HLU 639K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 August 1971.

Is HLU 639K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLU 639K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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