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HHE 541L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,617 mi
Last recorded46,617 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHE 541L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 46,617 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 46,513 miles

front disc's slight pitting

Fail 3 May 2011 46,513 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyre's slight cracking

front disc's slight pitting

Pass 6 Jun 2009 46,499 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four tyre's slight cracking

Pass 2 May 2008 45,626 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 44,065 miles
Fail 7 May 2007 44,065 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 May 2006 42,879 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 42,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 3 May 2006 42,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake backing plates slight oil contamination

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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HHE 541L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HHE 541L, 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 HHE 541L registered?

HHE 541L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 January 1973.

Is HHE 541L safe to buy?

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