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SGH 684L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,311 mi
Last recorded55,311 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGH 684L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 55,311 miles

headlight beam images are poor

o/s drag link joint boot in poor condition

slight play in rear wheel bearings

vehicle underside has multiple weld repairs covered with thick underseal

Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion in exhaust sytem

play in steering joints

vehicle underside covered with thick underseal

Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,166 miles

n/s inner wing corroded

n/s/f inner wing to chassis corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/f strut top corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,393 miles

rear brake hoses in poor condition

slight play in o/s outer track rod end

vehicle underside has multiple weld repairs covered with thick underseal

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,864 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,402 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,150 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 46,620 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 46,614 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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 684L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 684L, 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 SGH 684L registered?

SGH 684L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 1973.

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