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H342 HKF

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,763 mi
Last recorded76,763 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH342 HKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 76,763 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 75,928 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 75,914 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no test because of excessive fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom nut slack (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt not through nut completely (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,859 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,757 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 75,757 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,457 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 74,457 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 74,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,505 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 71,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,909 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 66,909 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 63,267 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 57,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,342 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 52,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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H342 HKF is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 47,333 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 H342 HKF, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H342 HKF registered?

H342 HKF is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 1990.

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