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HPY 933V

1980 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

40,174 mi
Last recorded40,174 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Beetle37,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPY 933V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 40,174 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,698 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 39,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 39,392 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 39,392 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking engine compartment (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,712 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 38,565 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 38,555 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,178 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough

Fail 27 Feb 2012 38,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough

Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,380 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 37,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,846 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 35,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,334 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 34,331 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,831 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 32,828 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 31,427 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 31,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 31,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2006 29,160 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 29,160 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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HPY 933V is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 HPY 933V, 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.

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What year was HPY 933V registered?

HPY 933V is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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