MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,695 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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THE UNDER SIDE OF CAR HAS WELDED PACHES & CORRISON
Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
THE UNDER SIDE OF CAR HAS WELDED PACHES & CORRISON
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
the under car has corrison & weld paches
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
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A473 HPK is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 A473 HPK, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of A473 HPK?
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What year was A473 HPK registered?
A473 HPK is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A473 HPK safe to buy?
The MOT history for A473 HPK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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