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FHE 480L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

4,128 mi
Last recorded4,128 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHE 480L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 4,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 4,128 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 3,881 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 2,926 miles

both front tyres cracks in treads

front nearside tyre 2.5 mm tread

front offside tyre 3 mm tread

Fail 23 Jul 2014 2,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

both front tyres cracks in treads

front nearside tyre 2.5 mm tread

front offside tyre 3 mm tread

Pass 23 Jul 2013 2,817 miles

both front tyres slight cracks in tread

front nearside tyre 2.5 mm tread

Pass 11 Jul 2012 2,714 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 2,667 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 2,521 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 2,521 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake inbalance high

water fuel in fuel fiter

Pass 20 Jul 2009 2,375 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 2,264 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 2,132 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 2,004 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

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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FHE 480L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FHE 480L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FHE 480L registered?

FHE 480L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is FHE 480L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHE 480L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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