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HRX 792K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,832 mi
Last recorded74,832 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRX 792K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 74,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear floor/ sills corrodeing

Fail 7 Dec 2017 74,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure ball joint end (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear floor/ sills corrodeing

Pass 19 Dec 2016 74,729 miles

front and rear number plates poor

near side rear brake pipe rusty

near side rear floor corrodeing

Fail 2 Dec 2016 74,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear floor corrodeing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,608 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp reflectors poor

nearside rear floor pan corrodeing

offside rear floor pan corrodeing

Fail 4 Dec 2014 74,595 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp reflectors poor

nearside rear floor pan corrodeing

offside rear floor pan corrodeing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,470 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 74,462 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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HRX 792K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HRX 792K, 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 HRX 792K registered?

HRX 792K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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