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HUE 472L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,265 mi
Last recorded59,265 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUE 472L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,265 miles

hole in nearside rear floor pan

Fail 8 Jun 2017 59,265 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 57,269 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,299 miles

brake pipes on rear need refitting

Fail 19 Dec 2014 55,282 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 50,038 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,507 miles

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 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.

Does HUE 472L have outstanding finance?

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