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HVG 931L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,174 mi
Last recorded58,174 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 931L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,174 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,154 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 58,146 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,115 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,104 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,095 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,082 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 58,070 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 58,070 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear service brake 70% imbalanced

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,056 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 58,044 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 58,038 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 58,019 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 58,019 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 57,951 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 57,951 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/r anti-roll bar link worn

o/s/r tyre cracking & cut on tread

rear brakes 51% imbalanced

slight play steering box

Pass 18 May 2006 57,863 miles

front brakes 24% imbalanced

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

rear brakes 23% imbalanced

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 931L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HVG 931L, 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

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What year was HVG 931L registered?

HVG 931L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HVG 931L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVG 931L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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