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HYB 141T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,435 mi
Last recorded71,435 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYB 141T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper arm worn

Offside wiper arm worn

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,487 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 70,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,091 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,953 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 67,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,419 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 66,386 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 64,149 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside and nearside tyres slightly worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 62,992 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,699 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 61,699 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,197 miles

tyres perrished

Fail 20 Apr 2009 60,197 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tyres perrished

Pass 16 May 2008 59,323 miles

rear number plate poor

rusty areas underneath

Fail 15 May 2008 59,323 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear number plate poor

rusty areas underneath

Pass 15 May 2007 58,023 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 58,023 miles

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

front seat wobbly

o/s/f slight play in wheel bearing

slight oil leak from engine

slight travel in foot brake

Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,460 miles

front seats wobble

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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HYB 141T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HYB 141T, 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.

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What year was HYB 141T registered?

HYB 141T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 1979.

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