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HYV 167C

1965 Volkswagen Unknown

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,887 mi
Last recorded4,887 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Unknown52,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYV 167C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 4,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 4,349 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 4,193 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 4,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 4,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

fuel tank metal pipe damp

Fail 1 Feb 2018 4,085 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

fuel tank metal pipe damp

Pass 3 Feb 2017 3,957 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 3,957 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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HYV 167C is a 1965 Volkswagen Unknown in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1965 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,638 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HYV 167C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 61 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HYV 167C registered?

HYV 167C is a 1965 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 November 1965.

Is HYV 167C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYV 167C shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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