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HMF 906K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,188 mi
Last recorded89,188 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMF 906K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,255 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 84,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,401 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 81,775 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 78,518 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 78,518 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 75,845 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 75,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play offside and nearside front wheels

Pass 20 Apr 2007 75,843 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 71,680 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HMF 906K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HMF 906K, 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

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What year was HMF 906K registered?

HMF 906K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 August 1971.

Is HMF 906K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMF 906K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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