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SFB 398M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,964 mi
Last recorded25,964 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFB 398M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,964 miles

Engine doesnt always drop down to idle speed.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 25,953 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

both outer sill heavly welded and has some rust

brakes have a slight imbalance on the back

exhaust has tempory bracket

offside & nearside rear inner body panel corroded

offside and nearside rear floor panel corroded

vehicle under body is heavely coated in under sill

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,940 miles

nearside front and offside rear floors have advanced corrosion

rear chassis rails have advanced corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,888 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 25,888 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,692 miles

welded repairs cannot be fully checked due to a heavy coating of underseal

Fail 10 Jul 2006 25,692 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

welded repairs cannot be fully checked due to a heavy coating of underseal

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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SFB 398M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SFB 398M, 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

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What year was SFB 398M registered?

SFB 398M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 1973.

Is SFB 398M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFB 398M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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