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HOU 795L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 2276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,239 mi
Last recorded15,239 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOU 795L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,276cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 15,239 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 15,085 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,691 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 13,672 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,615 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 10,613 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 May 2007 25,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 2,346 miles

corrosion bubbling up around car

play in steering joints

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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HOU 795L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 2,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HOU 795L, 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

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What year was HOU 795L registered?

HOU 795L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is HOU 795L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOU 795L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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