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H370 VHE

1996 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,113 mi
Last recorded25,113 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Beetle41,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH370 VHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,113 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

central fuse box coroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 25,113 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 24,996 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

welding repairs to underside

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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H370 VHE is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,156 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 H370 VHE, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H370 VHE registered?

H370 VHE is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is H370 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H370 VHE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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