MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine leaking oil.
Offside rear body to chassis mounting bracket rubber insulator block missing.
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.
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
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
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
nearside headlamp glass chipped
oil leak
rear wheel bearings slight play
steering box drop arm to damper slight movement
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HKX 733K safe to buy?
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