MOT Status
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93,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps headlamp switch intermittent fault with switch. (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted
Rear brake disc surfaces slightly pitted
all brake disc surfaces front and rear slightly pitted
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
main beam warning light on all time in dash
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake binding both side very badly binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brakes could do with more effort at rear.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes could do with more effort at rear.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake hoses chafing slightly in full lock.
Slight bind, offside front brake.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake hose rubbing on body.
Nearside rear brake hose rubbing on suspension arm.
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HVY 490L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,007cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 HVY 490L, 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 HVY 490L registered?
HVY 490L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 1973.
Is HVY 490L safe to buy?
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