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AHK 262L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,797 mi
Last recorded71,797 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHK 262L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 71,797 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 71,492 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,750 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s & n/s front body/wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,388 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 70,388 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe over engine (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,005 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 69,980 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,668 miles

Oil leaks

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in steering linkages.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 69,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Oil leaks

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in steering linkages.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,333 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 69,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 66,873 miles

Horn fitted in poor location.

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2007 66,074 miles

both front flexable brake hoses starting to perrish

Fail 28 Jul 2007 66,030 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front flexable brake hoses starting to perrish

Pass 3 Aug 2006 64,775 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 64,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AHK 262L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 AHK 262L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHK 262L registered?

AHK 262L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 1973.

Is AHK 262L safe to buy?

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