MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,718 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing slight play
Rear slight play at both
covered in underseal
part of o/s/r floor coroded
n/s/rquarter panalrusty at bottom
sterring damper slight play
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s/rquarter panalrusty at bottom
sterring damper slight play
Both front brake drums slightly warped
N/S/F brake hose twisted slightly
N/S/F tyre is perishing slightly
Spare tyre was flat causing washers not to work
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Both front brake drums slightly warped
N/S/F brake hose twisted slightly
N/S/F tyre is perishing slightly
Spare tyre was flat causing washers not to work
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
O/S/F lower ball joint dust cover missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/F lower ball joint dust cover missing
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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HUE 488L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 HUE 488L, 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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What year was HUE 488L registered?
HUE 488L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is HUE 488L safe to buy?
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