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SGH 456L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,885 mi
Last recorded50,885 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGH 456L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 50,885 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,871 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,866 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,840 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,830 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,797 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,755 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 50,750 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 507,069 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,680 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 60,642 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 60,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,575 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,546 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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SGH 456L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SGH 456L, 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 SGH 456L?

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What year was SGH 456L registered?

SGH 456L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is SGH 456L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGH 456L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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