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SGP 610L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,178 mi
Last recorded24,178 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGP 610L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,178 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,696 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,114 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

small cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2010 19,231 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,230 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,868 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 18,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 15,316 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 15,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 610L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 610L, 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 610L registered?

SGP 610L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is SGP 610L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGP 610L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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