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HFO 833L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,650 mi
Last recorded76,650 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFO 833L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,650 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 76,644 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,510 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 73,555 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 73,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2006 73,110 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 73,110 miles

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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HFO 833L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 HFO 833L, 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

How do I check the history of HFO 833L?

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What year was HFO 833L registered?

HFO 833L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 1973.

Is HFO 833L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFO 833L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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