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HMA 813K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

7,104 mi
Last recorded7,104 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMA 813K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 7,104 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 6,811 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2023 6,475 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 6,475 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 6,169 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 6,162 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 6,154 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 5,371 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 4,960 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 4,800 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 4,613 miles

car covered in underseal

Pass 9 Jun 2014 4,323 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

car covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2013 3,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 3,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 3,006 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

washers intermitant

Pass 28 Mar 2011 2,906 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 2,906 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 28,892 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 28,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 2,839 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 2,837 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 2,808 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 2,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 2,728 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 2,705 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 2,705 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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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HMA 813K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HMA 813K, 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 HMA 813K registered?

HMA 813K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is HMA 813K safe to buy?

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