MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,636 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Wiper blade ends split but still clear windscreen sufficiently.
headlamp main beam warning light works all the time
no rear seat belts fitted alltough there dosnt seem to be a requirment to have them
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
headlamp main beam warning light works all the time
no rear seat belts fitted alltough there dosnt seem to be a requirment to have them
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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HBL 273K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 HBL 273K, 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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What year was HBL 273K registered?
HBL 273K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 1972.
Is HBL 273K safe to buy?
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