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HGJ 489K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,676 mi
Last recorded31,676 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2006
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGJ 489K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,185cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,676 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 31,618 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2005 27,190 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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HGJ 489K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HGJ 489K, 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 HGJ 489K registered?

HGJ 489K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 1972.

Is HGJ 489K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGJ 489K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HGJ 489K have outstanding finance?

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