MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,912 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of HHP 88L?
You can check the full history of HHP 88L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was HHP 88L registered?
HHP 88L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1973.
Is HHP 88L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HHP 88L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HHP 88L have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HHP 88L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.