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HMP 910K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,455 mi
Last recorded91,455 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMP 910K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 91,455 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 87,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has nail in

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 87,645 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x3 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has nail in

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 84,095 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 84,047 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 83,970 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,772 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 83,633 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 81,369 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 79,275 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 79,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 77,893 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 77,879 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 76,153 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 76,153 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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HMP 910K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HMP 910K, 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 HMP 910K registered?

HMP 910K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 October 1971.

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