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HDN 194L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,524 mi
Last recorded44,524 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDN 194L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,524 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 44,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage loose both (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,963 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,624 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside front brake flexy hose twisted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 43,624 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir locking device insecure feed pipe clip (3.6.A.2d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams switch only works once and o/s and n/s aims different (1.7.4b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor/nearside under sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s outer casings and bolts missing/loose (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside front brake flexy hose twisted

Pass 1 May 2015 43,622 miles

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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HDN 194L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HDN 194L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HDN 194L?

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What year was HDN 194L registered?

HDN 194L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 1973.

Is HDN 194L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDN 194L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HDN 194L have outstanding finance?

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