MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion at lower front valence (spare wheel tray)
head light reflectors deteriorated.
Parking brake near the end of its working travel.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
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HAD 654L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 HAD 654L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HAD 654L registered?
HAD 654L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 1973.
Is HAD 654L safe to buy?
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