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HHT 860K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,022 mi
Last recorded58,022 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHT 860K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2014 58,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 58,022 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,739 miles

heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 11 Sep 2012 57,739 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 56,673 miles

Car has many heavily undersealed weld repairs

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 56,673 miles

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Car has many heavily undersealed weld repairs

Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,272 miles

slight play in both front top suspension arms

under vehicle very corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2010 56,272 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play in both front top suspension arms

under vehicle very corroded

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 860K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 860K, 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

How do I check the history of HHT 860K?

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What year was HHT 860K registered?

HHT 860K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 July 1972.

Is HHT 860K safe to buy?

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