MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,775 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower dust covers (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower dust covers (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Both sides mounting bolts loose (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
scuff marks on offside front tyre inner sidewallrunning close to suspension componants
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
suspension components corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,f/body bolts loose,corroding underside around chassis members+floor+sills
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
suspension components corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,f/body bolts loose,corroding underside around chassis members+floor+sills
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front wheel bearings slightly noisey
play in steering damper possibly due to loss of oil
24% front brake imbalance
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
oil leak
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HNG 230L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 HNG 230L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HNG 230L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.
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