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E513 HCK

1987 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,642 mi
Last recorded82,642 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Beetle46,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE513 HCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,642 miles

slight corrosion in front arches

slight corrosion in rear arches area of bumper hangers.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 82,626 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over gearbox (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake hose fouling inner wheel arch on lock.

Nearside Front track rod end castle nut split pin missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated slight cracking (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,606 miles

front pads part worn

gearbox nose mounting bush worn

rear exhaust heatexchanger joints leaking slightly

some movement in both lower balljoints

Pass 20 May 2015 81,401 miles

crack in windscreen not obscuring vision of road

Pass 10 Jun 2014 79,389 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 77,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 77,453 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,898 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 76,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,594 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear engine side cover panels showing signs of corrosion

drivers seatbelt has been extended by an additional belt being bolted into the lower fixing section

heat exchange units showing signs of corrosion

offside front headlight surround panel showing signs of corrosion

spare wheel well shows signs of being repaired by glass fibre

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,721 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 75,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 73,669 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2007 73,669 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2006 73,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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E513 HCK is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 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 E513 HCK, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E513 HCK registered?

E513 HCK is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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