MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,014 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight leak nearside rear hub oil seal
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight leak nearside rear hub oil seal
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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HNV 548L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 HNV 548L, 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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How do I check the history of HNV 548L?
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What year was HNV 548L registered?
HNV 548L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 1973.
Is HNV 548L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HNV 548L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HNV 548L have outstanding finance?
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