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HDP 668L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,664 mi
Last recorded78,664 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDP 668L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2007 78,664 miles

corrosion both floor to sill's and all chassis rail's

corrosion on all front brake pipes

general underside condition and repairs

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres only just legal 1.6mm borderline

Fail 8 Jun 2007 78,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion on all floor's to sill's and chassis rail's

corrosion on all front brake pipe

uneven wear o/s/r tyre's and only just legal 1.6mm

Fail 24 Aug 2005 76,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

condition & repairs to front chassis rails & baulkhead

condition of rear floor heals

headlamps & beam patterns BORDERLINE

operation of washers borderline

Pass 24 Aug 2005 76,649 miles

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

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

condition & repairs to front chassis rails & baulkhead

condition of rear floor heals

headlamps & beam patterns BORDERLINE

operation of washers borderline

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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HDP 668L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HDP 668L, 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 HDP 668L?

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What year was HDP 668L registered?

HDP 668L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is HDP 668L safe to buy?

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