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HGJ 504K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

39,626 mi
Last recorded39,626 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGJ 504K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 39,626 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 39,079 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 38,847 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 38,280 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 37,651 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 36,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 36,681 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,643 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

gear box drive shafts oil seals leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2016 33,750 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 32,302 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,177 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 30,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,753 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,360 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,011 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 25,009 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,506 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 25,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,736 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 24,735 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,486 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 23,484 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 21,255 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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HGJ 504K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HGJ 504K, 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

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What year was HGJ 504K registered?

HGJ 504K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 1972.

Is HGJ 504K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGJ 504K shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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