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KHX 768K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,194 mi
Last recorded73,194 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHX 768K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,194 miles

brake hose ends corroded

headlamp patterns

left/right front wheel bearings noisey

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

steering column play

steering play

tyre sizes different front/rear

upper ball joints slight lift

Fail 11 Nov 2016 73,194 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer insecure and deteriorated (7.1.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake hose ends corroded

headlamp patterns

left/right front wheel bearings noisey

oil leaks

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

steering column play

steering play

tyre sizes different front/rear

upper ball joints slight lift

Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,473 miles

brake flexi hose ends corroded

bulb holders in speedo worn

headlamp patterns

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

oil leak

steering box play

steering column play

suspension/floorpan corrosion

tyre sizes different front to rear

Fail 22 Oct 2015 69,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking at backplate (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hits suspension (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking at backplate (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure wheel insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front flexi hose ends corroded

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

oil leak

steering box play

suspension/floorpan corrosion

tyre sizes different front /rear

Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,472 miles

o/s door dropped

Fail 7 Jul 2012 69,471 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ferrules on all brake hoses corroded ( would suggest change before next mot)

o/s door dropped

Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,088 miles

head lights seem dull but ok for this year and model

Fail 12 Jul 2011 69,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,534 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,480 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 56,435 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 68,427 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 68,434 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 68,342 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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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KHX 768K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 768K, 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 768K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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