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HHW 650L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,552 mi
Last recorded23,552 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHW 650L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 23,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 23,552 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 23,498 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 23,450 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2014 23,357 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 May 2008 23,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 23,262 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 23,212 miles

near side front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 1 Sep 2005 22,919 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

near side front wheel bearing noisy

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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HHW 650L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HHW 650L, 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 HHW 650L?

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What year was HHW 650L registered?

HHW 650L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HHW 650L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHW 650L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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