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HRS 972

1955 Volkswagen Beatle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,159 mi
Last recorded81,159 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRS 972
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 81,159 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 81,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 81,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 81,011 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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HRS 972 is a 1955 Volkswagen Beatle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HRS 972, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 71 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of HRS 972?

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What year was HRS 972 registered?

HRS 972 is a 1955 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 5 November 1955.

Is HRS 972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRS 972 shows 4 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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