MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,279 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden both (2.4.A.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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SCU 743K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 SCU 743K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of SCU 743K?
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What year was SCU 743K registered?
SCU 743K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 1972.
Is SCU 743K safe to buy?
The MOT history for SCU 743K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SCU 743K have outstanding finance?
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