MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,816 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn worn (3.1.5)
heat exchanger clamps adrift loose
heat shield bolts missing shield loose nearside rear
slight lift in steering box drop arm
slight suspension lean to offside
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn worn (3.1.5)
heat exchanger clamps adrift loose
heat shield bolts missing shield loose nearside rear
slight lift in steering box drop arm
slight suspension lean to offside
top gearbox bolt loose
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
smell of petrol
nearside exhaust heat sheilds insecure bolts missing
seat frame and runners worn
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
dynamo pulley loose
nearside exhaust heat sheilds insecure bolts missing
seat frame and runners worn
no rear seat belts fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
no rear seat belts fitted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front seat rails worn
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust corroded & slight blow
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust corroded & slight blow
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
exhaust corroded
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HDV 342D is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 HDV 342D, 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 HDV 342D registered?
HDV 342D is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 1973.
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