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HEA 581K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,277 mi
Last recorded31,277 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEA 581K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 31,277 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 31,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 30,630 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 30,630 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength heelboard area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength heelboard area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 26,902 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 21,774 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 20,960 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 20,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp connected incorrectly (1.7.5c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,387 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 19,387 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam (1.7.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 18,859 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 17,373 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 15,855 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 15,854 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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HEA 581K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HEA 581K, 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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What year was HEA 581K registered?

HEA 581K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 1972.

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