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HNN 607K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,497 mi
Last recorded62,497 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNN 607K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 62,497 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 62,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 62,016 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 61,743 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 61,523 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 61,392 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 61,266 miles

Offside Rear hub seal

Pass 20 May 2019 60,839 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 60,343 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 60,339 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 59,980 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 59,773 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 59,121 miles

underside is corroded but sound at this time

underside is heavily undersealed

Pass 29 May 2014 58,403 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,907 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 57,849 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise sticky throttle

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,023 miles

Oil leak under engine bay.

Slight crack on both front tyres

Slight movement both front seat.

Upper joint rubber split.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,317 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,466 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 52,452 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,282 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 51,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,666 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 50,661 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,436 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 47,299 miles

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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HNN 607K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HNN 607K, 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 HNN 607K registered?

HNN 607K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 1971.

Is HNN 607K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNN 607K shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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