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HYF 168K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,133 mi
Last recorded19,133 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYF 168K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 19,133 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 26 Jan 2017 19,133 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2016 18,264 miles

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2016 18,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,870 miles

Under side of vehicle undersealed

WIper blades smearing slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2013 15,230 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 15,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 13,865 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 13,849 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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HYF 168K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HYF 168K, 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

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What year was HYF 168K registered?

HYF 168K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 1971.

Is HYF 168K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYF 168K shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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