MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,678 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
bonnet/front bumper poor condition
general underside corrosion been welded from inside and undersealed
rear inner arches poor condition not within any prescribed areas
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
general surface corrosion at rear
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front 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)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
general surface corrosion at rear
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HPC 359K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 HPC 359K, 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 HPC 359K registered?
HPC 359K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 1971.
Is HPC 359K safe to buy?
The MOT history for HPC 359K shows 4 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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