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HFN 684L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,454 mi
Last recorded38,454 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFN 684L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 38,454 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 38,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 38,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 38,081 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 37,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated-Tyre tread low-Tyre size 155R15 82S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated-Tyre size 155R15 82S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,778 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 37,379 miles

offside front wheel arch badly corroded at the bottom,front

Fail 12 Jan 2015 37,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

offside front wheel arch badly corroded at the bottom,front

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,805 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s rear suspension area has expanding foam between suspension and body

Fail 20 Apr 2011 36,805 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s and o/s rear suspension area has expanding foam between suspension and body

Pass 19 May 2009 35,051 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 34,698 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 34,117 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,143 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 33,106 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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HFN 684L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HFN 684L, 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

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What year was HFN 684L registered?

HFN 684L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is HFN 684L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFN 684L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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