MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
under side of car heavily under seald
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
under side of car heavily under seald
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to vehicle under body
play/wear to steering column top bush near fail
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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SGK 809L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 SGK 809L, 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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What year was SGK 809L registered?
SGK 809L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1972.
Is SGK 809L safe to buy?
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