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HJU 696L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,407 mi
Last recorded32,407 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJU 696L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,407 miles

both front tyres heavy age cracking

oil leak

underside of the vehicle corroded and under sealed

Fail 29 Sep 2015 32,407 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,972 miles

Oil leak

front tyres showing age cracking

rust patches around rear suspension area.not in perscribed area.

slight oil leak from steering box area

Pass 1 May 2009 31,892 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 31,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,805 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,576 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 31,573 miles

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

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 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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What year was HJU 696L registered?

HJU 696L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 1973.

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