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HMC 329K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,072 mi
Last recorded23,072 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMC 329K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 23,072 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,860 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front & both rear tyres cracked & perished.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 22,859 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front & both rear tyres cracked & perished.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,446 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

holes corroded in both rear chasis rails - not in prescribed area

imbalance on front brakes- 23%

no windows at time of test

odd size tyres fitted front as to rear

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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HMC 329K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,500cc 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 HMC 329K, 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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What year was HMC 329K registered?

HMC 329K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 August 1971.

Is HMC 329K safe to buy?

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