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HLH 58T

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,477 mi
Last recorded52,477 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 58T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 52,477 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 50,095 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 45,965 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 41,643 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 38,043 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 32,922 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 28,194 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 25,562 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 21,451 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front seat has play in runners

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat has play in runners

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Oil leak Engine

Tyres with different aspect ratios fitted on front and rear

Fail 23 Apr 2018 21,451 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front seat has play in runners

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat has play in runners

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Oil leak Engine

Tyres with different aspect ratios fitted on front and rear

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 18 May 2017 17,460 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 17,460 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel parking brake mechanism/cable failed at end of brake test after pulling required efficiencies (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 15,794 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil leak

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,306 miles

brake pedal has harsh travel

exhaust system corroded

harsh corrosion to front underside of car in places

oil leak

slight corrison to rear underside of car in places

washers weak

Pass 13 May 2014 14,719 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2013 14,702 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,640 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 14,467 miles

front brake disc's slightly worn

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2008 144,459 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,305 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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HLH 58T is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 HLH 58T, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HLH 58T registered?

HLH 58T is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 1989.

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