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HFG 415T

1995 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

57,732 mi
Last recorded57,732 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Beetle50,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 415T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 57,732 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 57,732 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,895 miles

Corrosion to N/S inner wheel arch

General corrosion to underside of body & suspension componants

N/S & O/S front wings corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 56,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to N/S inner wheel arch

General corrosion to underside of body & suspension componants

N/S & O/S front wings corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2006 56,870 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

aadvanced corrosion to car body

advanced corrosion to undertside of car

engine oil leaks

slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings

welding repairs to both front inner wheel arches

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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HFG 415T is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 HFG 415T, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HFG 415T registered?

HFG 415T is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is HFG 415T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFG 415T shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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