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KHX 699K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,682 mi
Last recorded34,682 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHX 699K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 34,682 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 34,682 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,628 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 34,495 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,165 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 33,140 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,094 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r inner drive shaft gaitors split

Fail 1 Oct 2010 32,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r inner drive shaft gaitors split

Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,221 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 30,220 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,418 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 28,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,470 miles

engine very noisey

Fail 23 Oct 2007 26,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine very noisey

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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KHX 699K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KHX 699K, 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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KHX 699K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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