MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,265 miAbove average mileage for this year
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hole in nearside rear floor pan
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
hole in nearside rear floor pan
brake pipes on rear need refitting
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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HUE 472L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HUE 472L, 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 HUE 472L registered?
HUE 472L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is HUE 472L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HUE 472L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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