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HOX 390L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,514 mi
Last recorded22,514 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOX 390L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 22,514 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 21,659 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 20,758 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 20,164 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 17,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 14,772 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 13,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 13,485 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 12,024 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 10,450 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 8,843 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 7,491 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 6,201 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 4,639 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 4,639 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2008 3,198 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 1,917 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 1,415 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 1,415 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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HOX 390L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HOX 390L, 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 HOX 390L registered?

HOX 390L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 1973.

Is HOX 390L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOX 390L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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