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SGK 927L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,695 mi
Last recorded20,695 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGK 927L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,695 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 20,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,266 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,213 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 20,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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SGK 927L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SGK 927L, 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 SGK 927L registered?

SGK 927L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is SGK 927L safe to buy?

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