CarVerify

Free Car Check

SCG 979M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,319 mi
Last recorded29,319 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCG 979M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 29,319 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 29,315 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 28,709 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 27,886 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 27,857 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 27,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 26,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,150 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 24,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 24,462 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,706 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear seats and seat belts missing

Fail 10 Nov 2010 23,701 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,672 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 23,669 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear bumper missing †

steering rack damp with oil

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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SCG 979M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SCG 979M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SCG 979M?

You can check the full history of SCG 979M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SCG 979M registered?

SCG 979M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 December 1973.

Is SCG 979M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCG 979M shows 15 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.

Does SCG 979M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SCG 979M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.