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SGP 531L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,908 mi
Last recorded21,908 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGP 531L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 21,908 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear parking brake effort low (16%)

Fail 23 Oct 2025 21,904 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column has an unsafe modification steering column fouling by universal joint modification. Steering is tight then loose when turned lock to lock on grease plates. (2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear parking brake effort low (16%)

Pass 24 Oct 2024 21,762 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable lower part of column not running true (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 21,762 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed hose fouling tyre on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable lower part of column not running true (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Unable to locate vehicle chassis plate. Chassis number stamped under rear seat used

Pass 21 Nov 2023 21,543 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 20,912 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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SGP 531L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SGP 531L, 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 SGP 531L registered?

SGP 531L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is SGP 531L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGP 531L shows 6 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.

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