MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,789 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
service brake has long travel
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel box (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Rear position lamp(s) not working not working with stop lights (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
service brake has long travel
BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANELS STARTING TO CORROD
CHIPS IN SCREEN
Offside Rear WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY
corrosion offe side front floor
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
corrosion offe side front floor
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers door req"s closing gentley for latch to work.
slight corrosion to n/s/f outer under body sill.
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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HKE 998L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 998L, 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 998L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 1973.
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