MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fresh from complete rebuild
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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HBU 257K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HBU 257K, 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.
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What year was HBU 257K registered?
HBU 257K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 1972.
Is HBU 257K safe to buy?
The MOT history for HBU 257K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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