MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General corrsion on underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Upper Shocker bush perished
Offside Front Upper Shocker bushes perished
Vehicle has been undersealed
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near rear beam (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Near starter (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Shocker bush perished
Offside Front Upper Shocker bushes perished
Both inner sills slightly corroded
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
outer sills covered by sill covers unable to check
slight corrosion around all body mounts
vehicle heavily undersealed making inspection difficult
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Both inner sills slightly corroded
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
outer sills covered by sill covers unable to check
slight corrosion around all body mounts
vehicle heavily undersealed making inspection difficult
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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HRK 863K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 HRK 863K, 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.
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What year was HRK 863K registered?
HRK 863K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 1971.
Is HRK 863K safe to buy?
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