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HHY 607L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,399 mi
Last recorded68,399 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHY 607L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 68,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,204 miles

front axle plate slightly distorted

offside and nearside rear floor pans corroaded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,278 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs slightly corroaded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,428 miles

rear offside and nearside underside of vehicle corroading

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Aug 2012 66,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

rear offside and nearside underside of vehicle corroading

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2011 64,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 61,893 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,252 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,084 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,022 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 57,958 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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HHY 607L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HHY 607L, 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 HHY 607L registered?

HHY 607L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is HHY 607L safe to buy?

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