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HMF 908K

1971 Volkswagen 1300

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,189 mi
Last recorded92,189 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 130065,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMF 908K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 92,189 miles

engine is poor running

Fail 11 Sep 2008 92,186 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

engine is poor running

Pass 24 Mar 2007 90,253 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 90,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 86,613 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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HMF 908K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,464 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 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HMF 908K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HMF 908K registered?

HMF 908K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 10 September 1971.

Is HMF 908K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMF 908K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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