MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,523 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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)
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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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