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SGP 715L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,200 mi
Last recorded92,200 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGP 715L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 92,200 miles

both sides outer floors corroded

oil leak

steering coupling perrishing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,200 miles

front shock absorber bushes poor

offside rear shock absorber damp

oil leak

outer sills to floors corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 92,200 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,200 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front bumper bolts loose

Fail 7 Oct 2013 92,200 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front bumper bolts loose

Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,200 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 92,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 91,433 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 90,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front and rear bumper loose ok at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2008 90,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front and rear bumper loose ok at time of test

Fail 24 Aug 2007 90,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 90,274 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 88,134 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 715L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 715L, 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 SGP 715L?

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What year was SGP 715L registered?

SGP 715L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 1973.

Is SGP 715L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGP 715L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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