MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,524 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
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))
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)
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
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
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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.
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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?
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