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HAC 132K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

22,239 mi
Last recorded22,239 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAC 132K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 22,239 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material One pipe to master cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear OS handbrake performance relatively low

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 22,238 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe on master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low in performance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 21,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion NS front floor/sill areas. Corrosion rear floor both sides.

Drivers window won't wind up

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 21,075 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Danger to low flying aircraft high! (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion NS front floor/sill areas. Corrosion rear floor both sides.

Drivers window won't wind up

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside OS rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,529 miles

Nearside rear bumper mount is corroded

Slight oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,666 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 18,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 18,519 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,226 miles

both rear bumper mountings on inner wings corroded but not in any perscribed areas

surface corrosion to floor pans and heater channels

Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,239 miles

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

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

temporary repairs carried out to n/s front and rear outer wheel arches

Fail 16 Jul 2012 16,228 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

temporary repairs carried out to n/s front and rear outer wheel arches

Pass 20 May 2011 15,950 miles

o/s headlamp output low,both rear inner w/archs rotton,o/s/r floor rotton around axle mounting

Fail 14 May 2011 15,947 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s headlamp output low,both rear inner w/archs rotton,o/s/r floor rotton around axle mounting

Pass 19 May 2010 15,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine damp with oil

front axle beam surface corrosion

nearside and offside front and rear floor pans starting to corrode

nearside and offside front brake drums and backing plates corroded

nearside and offside front bulk heads starting to corrode

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear brake drums and backing plates corroded

nearside and offside rear bulk heads starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear chassis where bumper mounts corroding

nearside and offside rear wings corroded

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 15,811 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine damp with oil

front axle beam surface corrosion

nearside and offside front and rear floor pans starting to corrode

nearside and offside front brake backing plates corroded

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear brake drums and backing plates corroded

nearside and offside rear bulk head starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear chassis where bumper mounts starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear wings starting to corrode

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 15,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine damp with oil

front and rear floor pans corroding

front axle beam surface corrosion

nearside and offside front brake backing plates corroding

nearside and offside outer sill starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear brake drums and backing plates corroding

nearside and offside rear bulk heads corroding

nearside and offside rear chassis where bumper mounts corroding

nearside front inner tyre wall worn

nearside front wing corroding

nearside rear wing starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2007 15,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine damp with oil

nearside and offside rear chassis where bumper mounts weak with corrosion

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

nearside front bulkhead staring to corrode

nearside front wing corroded

nearside heater channel starting to corrode

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 May 2006 15,643 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front axle beam starting to corrode

nearside rear bulk head starting to corrode

nearside rear chassis where bumper mounts weak with corrosion

offside door mirror starting to discolour

offside headlight reflector starting to discolour

offside rear bulk head starting to corrode

offside rear chassis where bumper mounts weak with corrosion

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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HAC 132K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HAC 132K, 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.

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HAC 132K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1972.

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