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HPL 606K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,760 mi
Last recorded22,760 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPL 606K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 22,760 miles

Drivers door hard to close need adjustment.

N/s/f seat runners worn slightly .

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s/r n/s/r tyres perished on inner walls

Pass 25 Jun 2016 22,537 miles

Both front doors hard to close.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f brake bing slightly.

n/s/r o/s/r back plates damp oil

Fail 21 Jun 2016 22,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front doors hard to close.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f brake bing slightly.

n/s/r o/s/r back plates damp oil

Pass 13 Jun 2015 22,491 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SLIGHT WEAP FROM BOTH REAR HUB SEALS

Pass 21 Jun 2014 22,365 miles

Both front doors very stiff to open

Engine idle stalls.

Front seat runners stiff to slide.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 22,364 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both front doors very stiff to open

Engine idle stalls.

Front seat runners stiff to slide.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 22,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,262 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,234 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight corrosion in rear floor pan

slight play in steering box pin

Fail 25 Jul 2011 22,234 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight corrosion in rear floor pan

slight play in steering box pin

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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HPL 606K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPL 606K, 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 HPL 606K registered?

HPL 606K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 November 1971.

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