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EHY 499K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,450 mi
Last recorded35,450 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHY 499K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 35,450 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,256 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 35,249 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,075 miles

rear brake pipes to rear drums starting to rust

under side of car covered in underseal

Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,861 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 34,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,581 miles

front wheel studs not long enough

imbalance on rear brakes

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear centre brake pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion rear of sills

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 16 Jun 2008 34,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion on n/s/r and centre rear brake pipes

slight corrosion,rear of o/s+n/s sills

slight imbalance on rear brakes

front wheel studs not long enough to protrude completly through wheel nuts

Fail 9 May 2008 34,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on rear of n/s and o/s sills

brake test not carried out because of excessive play in rear wheel bearings

front wheel studs not long enough to protrude completly through wheel nuts

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,260 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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EHY 499K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 EHY 499K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EHY 499K registered?

EHY 499K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 1972.

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