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HUH 298N

1975 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,288 mi
Last recorded46,288 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUH 298N
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,288 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 46,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 46,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

extensive welding carried out

offside and nearside rear floor pan corroded

offside front tyre sidewall beginning to perish

Fail 3 Aug 2005 46,282 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

extensive welding carried out

o/s and n/s rear floor corroded.

o/s front sidewall beginning to perish

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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HUH 298N is a 1975 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HUH 298N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUH 298N registered?

HUH 298N is a 1975 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is HUH 298N safe to buy?

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