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HTU 206K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,862 mi
Last recorded68,862 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTU 206K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 68,862 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,581 miles

Offside Front outrigger corroded

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 68,580 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front outrigger corroded

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2016 68,208 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 67,336 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 66,888 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 66,245 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 65,698 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,379 miles

Both sills have been undersealed

Front body corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear body holed next to engine bay

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front inner door sill corroded next to a frame

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear body corroded next to engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 65,374 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front body corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear body holed next to engine bay

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front inner door sill corroded next to a frame

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear body corroded next to engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,795 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 63,731 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 62,956 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 62,948 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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HTU 206K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HTU 206K, 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 HTU 206K registered?

HTU 206K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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