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HJO 746S

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,686 mi
Last recorded66,686 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJO 746S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,686 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 66,682 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,204 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wings have corrosion

front subframe has corrosion

offside rear handbrake cable poor condition

offside rear inner wing has corrosion

steering column top bearing worn close to excess

wiper and headlamp switches slightly insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2014 66,179 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 59,622 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear mudguard insecure

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in seat runner

Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear mudguard insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in seat runner

Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,422 miles

offside front inner wing poor condition

offside rear handbrake cable poor condition

offside rear inner wing poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2012 50,422 miles

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

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

hydrocarbons high (missfire)

offside front inner wing poor condition

offside rear handbrake cable deteriorated

offside rear inner wing poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,551 miles

front number plate deterioration

n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/f top ball joint slight play

o/s/r handbrake cable poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2011 49,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate deterioration

n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/f top ball joint slight play

o/s/r brake low on effort

o/s/r handbrake cable poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,912 miles

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)

Fail 22 May 2008 46,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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HJO 746S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 HJO 746S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJO 746S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 November 1977.

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