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MHH 912P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,934 mi
Last recorded30,934 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHH 912P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,934 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 30,934 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,934 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 30,934 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,934 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 30,934 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,934 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 30,934 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 30,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,940 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 30,934 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

windscreen marked

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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MHH 912P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 MHH 912P, 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 50 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 MHH 912P?

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What year was MHH 912P registered?

MHH 912P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 1976.

Is MHH 912P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHH 912P shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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