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HJU 693L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,274 mi
Last recorded57,274 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJU 693L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2024 57,274 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 56,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 56,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat wobbles

heavy surface corrosion

previous welding

Pass 22 Jan 2021 55,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre valve perished

previous welding repairs all over

rear of car corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2020 55,462 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 54,630 miles

underside of vehicle has been welded before

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,603 miles

Nearside Front upper and lower ball joint gaiters perished

various corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2016 53,449 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 53,014 miles

headlamps cracked

various under floor corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,094 miles

Front suspension arms have very slight play

Rear floor areas and inner rear arches have light surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,079 miles

play in offside front wheel bearing

slight exhaust blow

various corrosion under body

various suspension bushes worn

wipers smear

Pass 25 Jul 2009 50,533 miles

offside front tyre getting low

offside headlamp lense cracked

slight play in both offside wheel bearings

small chips in screen

various corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,815 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,005 miles

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

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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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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What year was HJU 693L registered?

HJU 693L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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