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HOU 234L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,454 mi
Last recorded12,454 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOU 234L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 12,454 miles

rear floor rusty and covered in under sill

Pass 6 Sep 2017 11,078 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to front and rear floor pans

Fail 7 Jul 2017 11,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively switch not working (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre - rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre - rear outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion front & rear floors

corrosion front chassis

corrosion rear inner wheel arches

holed corrosion both front inner sills

holed corrosion both front lower inner wheel arches

holed corrosion front upper inner bumper

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint cover deteriorated close to excess

Pass 21 Jun 2016 6,495 miles

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise oil leak on engine

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise slight play in nsf hub

advise slight play in steering

Pass 30 Jun 2015 6,494 miles

advise front suspension ball joints dust covers poor condition

advise slight play in front hubs

advise slight play in steering input shaft

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2014 6,466 miles

advise front ball joints dust covers condition deteriorating

advise imbalance on rear brakes

advise oil leaks present

advise play in all hubs

advise play in steering input shaft

Pass 8 Jun 2013 6,458 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise oil leak on engine

advise poor image on headlamps

advise slight play in hubs

advise slight play in steering uj`s

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2012 6,355 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

corrorsion takinf effrct

head lampm images poor

oil leak on engine and gear box

play in both front hubs

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play in steering

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 4 Jun 2011 6,189 miles

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

advise drivers seat belt poor condition

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise oil leakon engine

advise poor wiper performance

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight play in all steering ujs

advise slight play in rear hubs

advise slight play in steering input arm

advise speedo cable fouling drive shaft

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2010 6,025 miles

advise evidence of fluid leak on osr brakes

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise light corrosion to brake pipes

advise oil leak on engine

advise slight play in steering

Fail 7 Jun 2010 6,025 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advise evidence of fluid leak on osr brakes

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise light corrosion to brake pipes

advise oil leak on engine

advise slight play in steering

Pass 25 Apr 2009 5,913 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slighty noisy

oil leak on engine

slight play in steering

Fail 23 Apr 2009 5,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wheel bearing slighty noisy

oil leak on engine

slight play in steering

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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HOU 234L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HOU 234L, 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 HOU 234L registered?

HOU 234L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HOU 234L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOU 234L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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