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HYW 681K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

29,607 mi
Last recorded29,607 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYW 681K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 29,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside door sill corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 19 May 2018 29,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 29,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel binding when rotated

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

grease leaking from front suspension unit, both sides upper and lower

no fuel cap

oil leak from engine

Fail 14 May 2016 29,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel binding when rotated

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

grease leaking from front suspension unit, both sides upper and lower

no fuel cap

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Oct 2014 29,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

general corrosion here and there

rear engine cover/bonnet will not lock

Fail 2 Oct 2014 29,045 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

dynamo pulley loose

general corrosion here and there

rear bumper slightly loose

rear engine cover/bonnet will not lock

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,775 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 27,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,780 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,305 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,010 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 25,010 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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HYW 681K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HYW 681K, 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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HYW 681K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 1972.

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