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HNG 230L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,775 mi
Last recorded42,775 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNG 230L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 42,775 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 42,770 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,834 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 41,800 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Both sides mounting bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,668 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

scuff marks on offside front tyre inner sidewallrunning close to suspension componants

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 38,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,591 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

suspension components corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,f/body bolts loose,corroding underside around chassis members+floor+sills

Fail 23 Jul 2010 52,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

suspension components corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,f/body bolts loose,corroding underside around chassis members+floor+sills

Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,765 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 50,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

play in steering damper possibly due to loss of oil

Pass 15 Dec 2005 49,848 miles

24% front brake imbalance

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

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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HNG 230L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HNG 230L, 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 HNG 230L registered?

HNG 230L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is HNG 230L safe to buy?

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