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SGY 136L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,360 mi
Last recorded88,360 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGY 136L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 88,360 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 873,003 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,768 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,489 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

slight twist offside front brake hose

Fail 1 Jul 2013 84,415 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear suspension bumpstop missing

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,701 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,470 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

corrosion in spare wheel well

front suspension stiff

slight corrosion around rear suspension both sides

Fail 9 Mar 2011 83,467 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

corrosion in spare wheel well

front suspension stiff

slight corrosion around rear suspension both sides

Pass 9 Apr 2010 83,154 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 83,147 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 79,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,007 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 78,643 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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SGY 136L 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 69.2%.

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 SGY 136L, 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 SGY 136L registered?

SGY 136L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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