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KHU 773L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,499 mi
Last recorded85,499 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHU 773L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,499 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion at sill end cap

Fail 6 Jan 2021 85,499 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion at sill end cap

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,630 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis rubber worn (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,249 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,317 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,735 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all welding not covered

n/s wiper poor

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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KHU 773L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KHU 773L, 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

How do I check the history of KHU 773L?

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What year was KHU 773L registered?

KHU 773L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 December 1972.

Is KHU 773L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHU 773L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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