MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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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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