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10,212 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked by o/s/r suspenion area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment advise foot brake travel requires adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch, bare metal
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
bare wires close to the nearside front suspension
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch, bare metal
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
bare wires close to the nearside front suspension
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
rubber fuel hose from tank, is in poor condition
Rear fog light fitted to the wrong side of vehicle
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog light fitted to the wrong side of vehicle
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
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HGS 748T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 HGS 748T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HGS 748T registered?
HGS 748T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is HGS 748T safe to buy?
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