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HEG 187L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,530 mi
Last recorded44,530 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEG 187L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 44,530 miles

underguards fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2015 44,321 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 44,067 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 43,750 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,408 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 42,408 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,720 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 41,068 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,473 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 39,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 39,817 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HEG 187L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc 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 HEG 187L, 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

How do I check the history of HEG 187L?

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What year was HEG 187L registered?

HEG 187L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is HEG 187L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEG 187L 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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