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HHR 538K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,521 mi
Last recorded47,521 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 538K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 47,521 miles

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 19 May 2017 46,356 miles

Evidence of corrosion at rear of sills

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 45,969 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 45,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 45,720 miles

Nearside track rod end has slight play

Pass 11 May 2013 45,227 miles

both front and nearside rear wings corroded

rear suspension mounting area corroding

underside heavily waxed

Pass 19 May 2012 45,237 miles

Both front wings corroded

Brake pedel has alot of travel

Nearside rear wing is corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 45,064 miles

oil leaks on rear axle seals

rear floor outer skin corroding

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

smell of fuel-no leaks visible

underside heavily waxed

Fail 11 May 2011 45,041 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leaks on rear axle seals

rear floor outer skin corroding

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

smell of fuel-no leaks visible

underside heavily waxed

Pass 15 May 2010 44,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 43,509 miles

dampness of oil on rear backplates

rear flexis deteriorating

slight movement in front ball joints

slight play/noise in offside front hub

underside heavily waxed

Pass 17 May 2008 40,528 miles

rear flexis deteriorating

slight dampness of oil on rear backplates

slight play and noise from offside front hub

underside heavily waxed

Pass 19 May 2007 37,624 miles

offside front brake operates slightly faster than nearside †underside of car heavily blackwaxed not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 6 May 2006 35,737 miles

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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HHR 538K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HHR 538K, 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 HHR 538K registered?

HHR 538K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 1972.

Is HHR 538K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHR 538K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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