MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,168 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust (6.1.B.2)
Rear Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern, (bulb wrong way ) (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside side wall, tyre is separating, also between tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure separating between the treads. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is separating between the tread, also outer side wall deep cracks appearing. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separating outside side wall, and also between the tread. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust (6.1.B.2)
Rear Oil leak ()
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
general underbody rusting
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rubber boot split o/s/f top ball joint
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
possible connection problem in n/s rear light cluster
possible various other strutural areas corroded but unable to see due to other components in the way
rubber boot split o/sf top balljoint
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake pedal rubber splitting
slight corrosion to offside floor area
slight play in steering ball joints
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake pedal rubber splitting
slight corrosion to offside floor area
slight play in steering ball joints
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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HOX 8L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 HOX 8L, 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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HOX 8L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1973.
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