MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,334 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
OSF tyre wearing inner sidewall.
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear seatbelts not fitted, not required on vehicle pre 1980
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
OSF tyre wearing on inner sidewall
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp fitted but not working, unable to find switch or telltale. fog lamps not required on vehicles before 1980.
Rear seat belts not fitted, not required on vehicle before 1981.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
N/S & O/S/F body mounts insecure ( behind wheels )
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SGY 200L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 200L, 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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SGY 200L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1973.
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