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HDP 968L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,546 mi
Last recorded11,546 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDP 968L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 11,546 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 16 Aug 2017 11,546 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 12 Aug 2016 11,306 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 11,306 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 11,139 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 10,881 miles

Oil leak

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 10,881 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 10,456 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 9,696 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 9,605 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres starting to perish,

front vallance corroded.

inner and outer sills corroded.both side steps corroded.

unable to check welding fully due to being heavily covered with silicone.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 9,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres starting to perish,

front vallance corroded.

inner and outer sills corroded.both side steps corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 9,189 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,937 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 98,636 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 89,600 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 82,888 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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HDP 968L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HDP 968L, 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 968L registered?

HDP 968L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is HDP 968L safe to buy?

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