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21,908 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear parking brake effort low (16%)
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%)
Steering column deformed but serviceable lower part of column not running true (2.1.3 (c) (i))
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
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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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