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HHP 88L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,912 mi
Last recorded48,912 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHP 88L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,912 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front slight corrosion in axle beam

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 48,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front axle beam offside is slightly corroded

nearside front floor corroded and has a poor repair. not within a prescribed area

nearside front track rod end slightly worn

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear drive shaft nut apears very slightly loose but has a locking device fitted. recommend checking this nut is tight

not the correct fuel cap fitted but does secure and seal

rear brake shoes are low

signs of corrosion around offside rear floor

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

wiring through out car could be tidier and better surported.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,038 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,337 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 38,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HHP 88L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 HHP 88L, 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 HHP 88L registered?

HHP 88L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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