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VHA 621H

1970 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,964 mi
Last recorded79,964 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHA 621H
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 79,964 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 79,961 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,907 miles

offside rear hub oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012 73,906 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear hub oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2010 73,891 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 72,934 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 72,934 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 68,594 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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VHA 621H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VHA 621H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VHA 621H registered?

VHA 621H is a 1970 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 28 January 1970.

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