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HHT 322K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,992 mi
Last recorded98,992 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHT 322K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,992 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 98,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel buckled

Fail 7 Apr 2015 92,731 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel buckled

Pass 5 Apr 2014 82,024 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 82,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 81,320 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 79,309 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,077 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,090 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 75,090 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 67,585 miles

o/s shocker,nearside rear floor

Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,510 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 62,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HHT 322K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HHT 322K, 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 HHT 322K registered?

HHT 322K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 1972.

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