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SGX 970L

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,485 mi
Last recorded65,485 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGX 970L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 65,485 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,226 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 65,221 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,043 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 65,030 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 63,776 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,396 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 63,395 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,039 miles

there is cracking/perishing on tyre wall of the o/s/r tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2011 62,039 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

there is cracking/perishing on tyre wall of the o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,256 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Apr 2010 61,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2008 58,627 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2005 57,848 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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SGX 970L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGX 970L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SGX 970L?

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What year was SGX 970L registered?

SGX 970L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 3 May 1973.

Is SGX 970L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGX 970L shows 15 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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