MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion near side rear bulkhead/floor panelling.
many areas of welded patches underneath vehicle body which are barely acceptable quality of welding.
Brake performance not tested engine would not re-start (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
corrosion near side rear bulkhead/floor panelling.
many areas of welded patches underneath vehicle body which are barely acceptable quality of welding.
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
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HPF 40K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HPF 40K, 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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How do I check the history of HPF 40K?
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What year was HPF 40K registered?
HPF 40K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 October 1971.
Is HPF 40K safe to buy?
The MOT history for HPF 40K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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