MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,595 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?
Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
SHM 579L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Pink with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 41,927 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SHM 579L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SHM 579L?
You can check the full history of SHM 579L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SHM 579L registered?
SHM 579L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 8 May 1973.
Is SHM 579L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SHM 579L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SHM 579L have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SHM 579L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.