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HBH 424K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,445 mi
Last recorded14,445 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBH 424K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 14,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 14,445 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 14,445 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 13,461 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 13,461 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 12,633 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 11,776 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 10,227 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 10,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 9,239 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 8,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 7,777 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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HBH 424K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBH 424K, 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 HBH 424K registered?

HBH 424K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 1972.

Is HBH 424K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBH 424K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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