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HKX 733K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,925 mi
Last recorded73,925 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKX 733K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 73,925 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,833 miles

Engine leaking oil.

Offside rear body to chassis mounting bracket rubber insulator block missing.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 73,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine leaking oil.

Offside rear body to chassis mounting bracket rubber insulator block missing.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,772 miles

door steps starting to rust

metal brake pipes and metal brake unions starting to rust

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2mm

offside steering arm slight movement

oil leak

seat frames slight movement

steering box slight movement

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Fail 3 Sep 2008 71,766 miles

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

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

door steps starting to rust

metal brake pipes and metal brake unions starting to rust

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2mm

offside steering arm slight movement

oil leak

seat frames slight movement

steering box slight movement

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 23 Aug 2007 70,506 miles

nearside rear foot and handbrake performance slighlt low

nearside rear tyre tread wearing

oil leak

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight imbalance on front brakes- 24%

steering box slight movement

underside of vehicle rusty and repaired

Pass 4 Aug 2006 68,763 miles

nearside headlamp glass chipped

oil leak

rear wheel bearings slight play

steering box drop arm to damper slight movement

Fail 31 Jul 2006 68,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front headlamp glass chipped

oil leak

rear wheel bearings slight play

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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HKX 733K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HKX 733K, 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 HKX 733K registered?

HKX 733K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 1972.

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