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HXF 555J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,539 mi
Last recorded39,539 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXF 555J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 39,539 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle under sealed

Fail 21 May 2019 39,539 miles

Front Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,994 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle repaired in many places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 38,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle weld repaired in many places

Pass 28 Jul 2017 38,666 miles

general corrosion welding repairs all over chassis

Fail 21 Jul 2017 38,666 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts securing arm to axle do not go right through securing nuts, likely to come loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion welding repairs all over chassis

Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,252 miles

both headlamps appear dim

Pass 31 Jul 2015
Fail 31 Jul 2015 38,141 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,643 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 37,643 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,872 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 34,889 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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HXF 555J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HXF 555J, 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 HXF 555J registered?

HXF 555J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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