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HKH 908L

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

40,653 mi
Last recorded40,653 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKH 908L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front passenger seat not fitted ( L H D )

Pass 19 Aug 2019 40,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 40,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 39,823 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2017 39,810 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 38,455 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2015 37,644 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,006 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 35,006 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,287 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 34,287 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2011 32,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 32,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 32,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,110 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

cant see front inner brake pads

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,081 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 32,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,081 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 32,081 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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HKH 908L is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 HKH 908L, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HKH 908L registered?

HKH 908L is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 1984.

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