MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chassis corroded
slight movment in nsf and osf suspension
steering has slight freeplay at steering wheel
various brake pipes rusty
front shock top bushes perished
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front shock top bushes perished
both rear bumper chassis mounts corroded
both rear suspension end cups corroded
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
both rear bumper chassis mounts corroded
both rear suspension end cups corroded
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight moisture on nearside rear backplate
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight moisture on nearside rear backplate
no key for fuel cap supplied
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
no key for fuel cap supplied
Both front and O/S/R tyre sidewalls perished
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Sidewalls perished on both front tyres
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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HNJ 301L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HNJ 301L, 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 HNJ 301L registered?
HNJ 301L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 1973.
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