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HRH 303Y

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,898 mi
Last recorded75,898 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRH 303Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,898 miles

corrosion offside front wheel arch

offside rear parking brake performance a bit low

Fail 18 Jun 2014 75,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion offside front wheel arch

offside rear parking brake performance a bit low

Pass 29 May 2013 74,257 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 72,409 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,093 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 655,120 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 May 2009 61,734 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 59,330 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 59,106 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 58,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 58,418 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 58,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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HRH 303Y is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,745 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 HRH 303Y, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HRH 303Y registered?

HRH 303Y is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 1991.

Is HRH 303Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRH 303Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HRH 303Y have outstanding finance?

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