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HND 227V

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,970 mi
Last recorded96,970 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHND 227V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 96,970 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 96,548 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 96,198 miles

offside front headlight slightly insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2007 96,198 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front headlight slightly insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2005 96,168 miles

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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HND 227V is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 HND 227V, 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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What year was HND 227V registered?

HND 227V is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is HND 227V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HND 227V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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