MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both sides outer floors corroded
oil leak
steering coupling perrishing
front shock absorber bushes poor
offside rear shock absorber damp
oil leak
outer sills to floors corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
front shock absorber bushes worn
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
front bumper bolts loose
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
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
front and rear bumper loose ok at time of test
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
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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