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MHV 617L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHV 617L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011
Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,405 miles

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

n/s/r axle to body mounting new panel welded in welded from inside unable to see if seam weleded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,628 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 30,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,075 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,397 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,996 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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MHV 617L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MHV 617L, 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 MHV 617L?

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What year was MHV 617L registered?

MHV 617L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 1972.

Is MHV 617L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHV 617L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MHV 617L have outstanding finance?

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