MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,180 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both bottom ball joints run close to the wheel
oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
floor panel to body bolts missing
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
offside front wheel has only slight clearance on full lock
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside 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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
doors corroded
exhaust corroded
floor pan corroded
front upper shock bushes perished
headlamps dim
horn operation not ideal
inner sills corroded
monumental oil leak
offside front inner arch corroded
offside rear inner arch corroded (bumper bracket)
rear subframe mounts corroded (both sides)
rear wheel arch retaining bolts missing & insecure
seats slightly insecure
washer pump shows signs of malfunction
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HYP 205N is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 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 HYP 205N, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of HYP 205N?
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What year was HYP 205N registered?
HYP 205N is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 September 1985.
Is HYP 205N safe to buy?
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