MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,521 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
underbody heavily undersealed
Evidence of corrosion at rear of sills
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside track rod end has slight play
both front and nearside rear wings corroded
rear suspension mounting area corroding
underside heavily waxed
Both front wings corroded
Brake pedel has alot of travel
Nearside rear wing is corroded
oil leaks on rear axle seals
rear floor outer skin corroding
slight noise from offside front wheel bearing
smell of fuel-no leaks visible
underside heavily waxed
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
oil leaks on rear axle seals
rear floor outer skin corroding
slight noise from offside front wheel bearing
smell of fuel-no leaks visible
underside heavily waxed
dampness of oil on rear backplates
rear flexis deteriorating
slight movement in front ball joints
slight play/noise in offside front hub
underside heavily waxed
rear flexis deteriorating
slight dampness of oil on rear backplates
slight play and noise from offside front hub
underside heavily waxed
offside front brake operates slightly faster than nearside †underside of car heavily blackwaxed not allowing full inspection of testable items
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HHR 538K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 HHR 538K, 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 HHR 538K registered?
HHR 538K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 1972.
Is HHR 538K safe to buy?
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