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HYY 889K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,461 mi
Last recorded19,461 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYY 889K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 19,461 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 17,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 17,064 miles

foot brake lever exsive travel and feel soft , but brake efficenty within spec

nearside rear park brake cable pulls out of guide tube when on full suspension travel but goes back when returned to normal

Fail 15 Aug 2011 17,062 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

foot brake lever exsive travel and feel soft , but brake efficenty within spec

nearside rear park brake cable pulls out of guide tube when on full suspension travel but goes back when returned to normal

Pass 7 Jun 2006 9,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bumper brackets corroded

front offside floor repaired covered with underseal

front wheel well been repaired covered unable to see repair

offside front door step holed

yravel in foot brake ok on rollers

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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HYY 889K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HYY 889K, 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 HYY 889K?

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What year was HYY 889K registered?

HYY 889K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is HYY 889K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYY 889K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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