CarVerify

Free Car Check

HPY 191V

1980 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1570cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,992 mi
Last recorded44,992 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Beetle37,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPY 191V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 44,992 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 37,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,446 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded but not considered excessive yet

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,428 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,737 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 24,314 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,188 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 17,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,835 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,190 miles

o/s/f tyre worn edge worn on o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2006 6,661 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HPY 191V is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 37,677 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 HPY 191V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HPY 191V?

You can check the full history of HPY 191V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HPY 191V registered?

HPY 191V is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1980.

Is HPY 191V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPY 191V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HPY 191V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HPY 191V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.