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HAH 190L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Tests3 (0 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

62,575 mi
Last recorded62,575 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAH 190L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

0 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2007 62,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 12 May 2006 62,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 62,360 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HAH 190L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 HAH 190L, 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 HAH 190L registered?

HAH 190L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 1972.

Is HAH 190L safe to buy?

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