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BIG 8356

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,835 mi
Last recorded27,835 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8356
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 27,835 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 27,802 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 27,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 27,597 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all side lights and stop lights (4.2.3 (c))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 27,396 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 25,435 miles

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 22 May 2017 24,692 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 24,692 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 24,262 miles

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

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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BIG 8356 is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BIG 8356, 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 BIG 8356 registered?

BIG 8356 is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is BIG 8356 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 8356 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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