MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
alternator light is on
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
suspension lowered - front axel modified
all ball joint rubbers split
fast idling engine, FOS
horn and mainbeam switches relocated
indicators fast, advise having them slowed.
no lights fitted at time of test
oil leak
some body to pan bolts missing, body secure.
suspension lowered
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
all ball joint rubbers split
fast idling engine, FOS
horn and mainbeam switches relocated
indicators fast, advise having them slowed.
no lights fitted at time of test
oil leak
some body to pan bolts missing, body secure.
suspension lowered
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HGU 702K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HGU 702K, 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 HGU 702K registered?
HGU 702K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1972.
Is HGU 702K safe to buy?
The MOT history for HGU 702K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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