MOT Status
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91,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both nearside and offside front floors getting rusty
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
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HOK 524L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HOK 524L, 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 HOK 524L registered?
HOK 524L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 April 1973.
Is HOK 524L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HOK 524L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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