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HRK 843K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,063 mi
Last recorded73,063 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRK 843K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,931 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 70,169 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 68,173 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play axle bearings n/s/f

Pass 31 Jan 2007 64,580 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 43,901 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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HRK 843K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 HRK 843K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HRK 843K?

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What year was HRK 843K registered?

HRK 843K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 1971.

Is HRK 843K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRK 843K shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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