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HVG 368L

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,721 mi
Last recorded55,721 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 368L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 55,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2021 50,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush deteriorating and requires replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sill end corroding

Upper Steering column Bush slight play

Fail 13 May 2021 50,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush deteriorating and requires replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sill end corroding

Upper Steering column Bush slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,683 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,653 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,683 miles

park brake notchy and stiff, requires adjustment/repair

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector fading (1.7.5a)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 52,393 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector fading (1.7.5a)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 tyres cracking/deteriorating

hole/corrotion in near side front inner wheel arch , requires weld repair.

Fail 2 Jun 2015 51,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 tyres cracking/deteriorating

hole/corrotion in near side front inner wheel arch , requires weld repair.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,370 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,119 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,800 miles

nearside front tyre starting to split on sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,094 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,636 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 34,098 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 34,094 miles

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

crack in front no plate

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,256 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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HVG 368L is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 HVG 368L, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HVG 368L registered?

HVG 368L is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is HVG 368L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVG 368L shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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