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HPP 81N

1975 Volkswagen Buggy

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

15,041 mi
Last recorded15,041 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPP 81N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 15,041 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 14,826 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,769 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 14,547 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 14,547 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Advise, offside front bump stop split.

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2014 14,193 miles

slight play in offside front king pin

Fail 19 May 2014 14,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2013 12,970 miles

wiring on vehicle poor

Fail 2 May 2013 12,969 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Advise, wiring on this vehicle is in a poor condition.

Pass 11 May 2012 12,623 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 12,623 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2011 12,605 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 12,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Buggy?

Based on 2,410 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
position lamp(s) not working 46
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HPP 81N is a 1975 Volkswagen Buggy in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HPP 81N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HPP 81N registered?

HPP 81N is a 1975 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 14 January 1975.

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