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HUL 1N

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,401 mi
Last recorded30,401 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUL 1N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 30,401 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 30,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

alot of suface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,850 miles

some corrosion to under side of vehicle not within perscribed area

Fail 11 Dec 2010 23,807 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

some corrosion to under side of vehicle not within perscribed area

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,428 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 7,806 miles

slight wear in n/s top ball joint,slight play in n/s front wheel bearing. screen wash only just reaching screen.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 99,024 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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HUL 1N is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 HUL 1N, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUL 1N registered?

HUL 1N is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 August 1983.

Is HUL 1N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUL 1N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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