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XHH 377K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,955 mi
Last recorded37,955 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHH 377K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2010 37,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,911 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 33,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four tyres have surface cracks in sidewalls

Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,399 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 27,394 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 27,394 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,778 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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XHH 377K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XHH 377K, 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 XHH 377K registered?

XHH 377K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 November 1971.

Is XHH 377K safe to buy?

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