MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,265 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear both rear reflectors faded in colour
Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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SCK 598L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 SCK 598L, 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 SCK 598L registered?
SCK 598L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1973.
Is SCK 598L safe to buy?
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