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ExpiredMileage
32,407 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front tyres heavy age cracking
oil leak
underside of the vehicle corroded and under sealed
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
both front tyres heavy age cracking
oil leak
underside of the vehicle corroded and under sealed
Oil leak
front tyres showing age cracking
rust patches around rear suspension area.not in perscribed area.
slight oil leak from steering box area
Oil leak
advanced corrosion rear floorpan and under body panel
advanced play in front seats
advanced wear in rear anti roll bar drop links
dampness around rear brake back plates
heavy age cracking o/s front tyre
heavy dampness around brake fluid resevior
heavy dampness around steering box
n/s door corroded
underside of vehicle covered in under seal
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
advanced corrosion rear floorpan and under body panel
advanced play in front seats
advanced wear in rear anti roll bar drop links
dampness around rear brake back plates
heavy age cracking o/s front tyre
heavy dampness around brake fluid resevior
heavy dampness around steering box
n/s door corroded
underside of vehicle covered in under seal
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
advance movement in both front seats
bonnet stiff to open
dampness around steering box
enginec oil leaks
general body condition poor
stone chips in windscreen
unable to check floor pans and underside of vehicle fully due to under sill
washers poor
n/s/f tyre out of shape needs attention asap
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advanced age cracking to both front tyres
front dipped beam flicker slightly
front main beam flicker slightly
front side lights flicker slightly
heavy corrosion to both front doors and bonnet and boot lid
heavy corrosion to engine bay aera in general
heavy corrosion to rear body sections around suspension and axle
no. plate lights flicker slightly
rear side lights flicker slightly
under body heavily undersealed unable to inspect for corrosion fully
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front tyres wearing low
heavy age cracking to both front tyres
heavy corrosion to engine bay area in general
heavy corrosion to rear body sections around suspension and axle
heavy corrosion to to both front doors and bonnet and boot lid
under body heavily undersealed unable to inspect all suspension components and floor for corrosion fully
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HJU 696L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HJU 696L, 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 696L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 1973.
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