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SGO 840L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,899 mi
Last recorded52,899 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGO 840L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 52,899 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 52,899 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 52,824 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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SGO 840L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SGO 840L, 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 SGO 840L?

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What year was SGO 840L registered?

SGO 840L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 1973.

Is SGO 840L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGO 840L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SGO 840L have outstanding finance?

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