MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,410 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
Corrosion to nearside heater channel
Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Heavy corrosion to body
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
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
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
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
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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.
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