MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,274 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
the vehicle has been lowered
the vehicle has been repaired previously
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front tyre size 145/65/15 rear tyre size 165/80/15
this vehicle has been lowered
vehicle has been welded previously
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
drivers seat wobbles
heavy surface corrosion
previous welding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front tyre valve perished
previous welding repairs all over
rear of car corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underside of vehicle has been welded before
Nearside Front upper and lower ball joint gaiters perished
various corrosion
headlamps cracked
various under floor corrosion
Nearside front track rod end covers slightly deteriorated
Rust hole in floor not within prescribed areas
Surface corrosion forming inside rear wheel arches, and in floors, and boot bulkhead (front)
Wear in rear antiroll bar link rubbers
Front suspension arms have very slight play
Rear floor areas and inner rear arches have light surface corrosion
play in offside front wheel bearing
slight exhaust blow
various corrosion under body
various suspension bushes worn
wipers smear
offside front tyre getting low
offside headlamp lense cracked
slight play in both offside wheel bearings
small chips in screen
various corrosion
exhaust joints blowing
offside front tyre getting low
offside rear tyre sidewall is damaged
oil leak
play in offside rear wheel bearing
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
various corrosion under body
various suspension bushes are perishing
wipers slight smear
front wipers are smeary
lots of corrosion
nearside front wheel is binding
no fog lamp but is not needed
play in rear wheel bearings
rear seat back loose
washers need adjusting
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HJU 693L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 HJU 693L, 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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HJU 693L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.
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