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SGK 959L

1973 Volkswagen 1300

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,410 mi
Last recorded10,410 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 130036,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGK 959L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 10,410 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 10,310 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 10,192 miles

Advise on slight play in steering box and slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,103 miles

ADVISE/SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUME BUSHES/ OFFSIDE REAR ANTIROLL BAR BUSH IS WORN/OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING IS NOISY.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,007 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 9,738 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,249 miles

ADVISE/ SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 9,144 miles

ADVISE/ OFFSIDE DIP BEAM AIM SLIGHTLY HIGH.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 8,620 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 8,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ADVISE/ SLIGHT CRACKING ON OUTTER SIDE WALL OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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SGK 959L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1300 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 36,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGK 959L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SGK 959L?

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What year was SGK 959L registered?

SGK 959L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is SGK 959L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGK 959L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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