MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for HDP 668L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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