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HBT 665L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,809 mi
Last recorded23,809 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBT 665L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 23,809 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 23,728 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 23,728 miles

Central Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam dipswitch contacts were dirty.cleaned and now operational (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 23,614 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 23,587 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,491 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,461 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 23,424 miles

Residue around offside rear brake back plate

Pass 6 Dec 2012 23,424 miles

Throttle pedal grip missing

Fail 7 Nov 2012 13,424 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR brake back plate has brake fluid residue evident

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Throttle pedal insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2011 23,424 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 23,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vin number missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 23,321 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HBT 665L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HBT 665L, 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 HBT 665L registered?

HBT 665L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 July 1973.

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