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SCK 669L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,626 mi
Last recorded54,626 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCK 669L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,626 miles

Front panel under spare wheel corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 54,626 miles

Front panel under spare wheel corroded.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,806 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,783 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 53,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 53,636 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 53,633 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,563 miles

small bulged ocoff side rear outer tyre walls.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 53,559 miles

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

small bulged ocoff side rear outer tyre walls.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,947 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,425 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,405 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 48,403 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

hand brakkecable broken.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,414 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,690 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,128 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,423 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 42,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 41,117 miles

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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SCK 669L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SCK 669L, 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 669L registered?

SCK 669L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 1973.

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