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HPC 894K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

4,321 mi
Last recorded4,321 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPC 894K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 4,321 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 4,321 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 3,589 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,493 miles

slight corrosion n/s/f wheel arch/floor pan area

Pass 11 Oct 2017 3,384 miles

offside inner door sill rusting

Pass 29 Sep 2016 3,041 miles

Offside rusting on inner sill

Pass 29 Sep 2015 2,766 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 2,534 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 2,528 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 2,394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 2,394 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 2,247 miles

slight corrosion to floor pan

Pass 14 Oct 2011 2,178 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 2,124 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 2,060 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 1,980 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 1,864 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 1,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 1,682 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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HPC 894K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 894K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HPC 894K registered?

HPC 894K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is HPC 894K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPC 894K shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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