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HUE 445L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,294 mi
Last recorded24,294 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUE 445L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2020 24,294 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 23,939 miles

slight corrosion to front panel

Pass 5 Jul 2018 23,312 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,622 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,326 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 19,023 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 17,847 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,792 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 15,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

corrosion starting in offside front inner wheel arch area

Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,199 miles

corrosion starting in both inner sills next to running boards.also offside front inner wheel arch area.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,298 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 11,677 miles

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

oil leak from n/s/rear hub

Pass 14 Jul 2006 10,797 miles

exhaust noisy

slight movement/lift in steering box arm

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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HUE 445L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HUE 445L, 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

How do I check the history of HUE 445L?

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What year was HUE 445L registered?

HUE 445L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HUE 445L safe to buy?

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