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HRY 119L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,121 mi
Last recorded97,121 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRY 119L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 97,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both sides front brake discs inner surfaces corrodded reducing braking area

excessive corrossion resulting in holes detected at front boot floor section & both sides rear inner wing sections in non prescribed areas.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 97,053 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

offside front disc inner face deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2009 86,871 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,189 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,925 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 64,912 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rust and repair underside structure on and near perscribned areas

steering wheel unattacted from wood on one spoke

Pass 19 Oct 2006 63,882 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 63,882 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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HRY 119L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HRY 119L, 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

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What year was HRY 119L registered?

HRY 119L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is HRY 119L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRY 119L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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