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HCG 428K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,523 mi
Last recorded37,523 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCG 428K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 37,523 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,389 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 37,385 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis 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 Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,241 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,146 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,944 miles

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,249 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,021 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,999 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,463 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,411 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 33,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,969 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,308 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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HCG 428K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HCG 428K, 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 HCG 428K registered?

HCG 428K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 July 1972.

Is HCG 428K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCG 428K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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