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HMP 215K

1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,886 mi
Last recorded54,886 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle40,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMP 215K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 May 2008 54,886 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 54,886 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 50,225 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 46,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear jacking point getting weak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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HMP 215K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HMP 215K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HMP 215K registered?

HMP 215K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 14 September 1971.

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