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HNR 124V

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,643 mi
Last recorded15,643 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNR 124V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 15,643 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 15,643 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 147,787 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

front suspension parts heavily corroded

headlight aims on limits

nearside front wheel bearing play near excessive

oil leak near excessive

under body heavily welded and heavily covered in underseal

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2006

boot doesent close fully due to being modified for air imtake

both offside and nearside out riggers very heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded and slight blow on exhaust system

front brake balance just in limits

oil leak around engine and gearbox near excessive

play in nearside front upper and lower ball joints near excessive

slight play in steering column

unable to fully check brake pipes due to covered in underseal

unable to fully check welding repairs due to covered in underseal

underbody covered in underseal

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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HNR 124V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HNR 124V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HNR 124V registered?

HNR 124V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is HNR 124V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNR 124V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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