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HAA 890K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,026 mi
Last recorded88,026 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAA 890K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,026 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 88,018 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 86,290 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 86,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,061 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 78,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 72,339 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 72,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,507 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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HAA 890K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HAA 890K, 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 HAA 890K registered?

HAA 890K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 1972.

Is HAA 890K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAA 890K shows 9 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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