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HGU 554K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,410 mi
Last recorded50,410 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 554K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 50,410 miles

Corrosion starting at various body points

Front fuel line perishing

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Heater channel sills corroding

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 50,409 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by door (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion on body (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel hose slightly chafed under tank,rubbing on steering linkage (7.2.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cannot open bonnet

Pass 27 May 2015 50,241 miles

Corrosion to nearside heater channel

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Heavy corrosion to body

Fail 21 May 2015 50,239 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion to nearside heater channel

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Heavy corrosion to body

Pass 2 May 2014 47,710 miles

Corrosion to starting at heater channels

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

General corrosion to vehicle body

Fail 30 Apr 2014 47,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Corrosion to starting at heater channels

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

General corrosion to vehicle body

Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,925 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,167 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,761 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,706 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,677 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,371 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,024 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 97,813 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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HGU 554K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HGU 554K, 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 HGU 554K registered?

HGU 554K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 1972.

Is HGU 554K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 554K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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