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HCM 95N

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,204 mi
Last recorded42,204 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCM 95N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 42,204 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 42,204 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 42,204 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 42,204 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 42,205 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,204 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 42,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 42,204 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,204 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,204 miles

Surface corrosion to rear under body

Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,204 miles

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to underbody.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,204 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 42,204 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 42,204 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2010 42,204 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 42,204 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 42,204 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 42,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HCM 95N is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCM 95N, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HCM 95N?

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What year was HCM 95N registered?

HCM 95N is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is HCM 95N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCM 95N shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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