MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,732 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion General light underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
General surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components, and body.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Disconnected (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Disconnected (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy when spun by hand
Vehicle presented with interior incomplete. Only drivers seat and seat belt inspected.
Vehicle suspension substantially modified from standard specification.
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s rear foor corroded and hole
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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HKE 931L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 HKE 931L, 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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HKE 931L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 February 1973.
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