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HWK 814L

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

24,950 mi
Last recorded24,950 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWK 814L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 24,950 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,559 miles

wipers slow to sweep screen

Fail 31 Aug 2013 24,554 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

wipers slow to sweep screen

Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,029 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 24,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,993 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 23,913 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 23,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,812 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 23,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,585 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 23,567 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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HWK 814L is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HWK 814L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HWK 814L?

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What year was HWK 814L registered?

HWK 814L is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 1984.

Is HWK 814L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWK 814L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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