MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,194 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
o/s door dropped
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
head lights seem dull but ok for this year and model
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
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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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