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HOK 748L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,031 mi
Last recorded48,031 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOK 748L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 48,031 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,968 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 47,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Welded plates not fully welded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area (2.4.A.3)

Steering lock missing (2.1.4b)

Very rusty underneath

Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,673 miles

advise slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,778 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 42,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2010 42,241 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 42,241 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 41,708 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 41,708 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,265 miles

advise full brake check.

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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HOK 748L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 748L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HOK 748L?

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What year was HOK 748L registered?

HOK 748L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is HOK 748L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOK 748L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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