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SJD 851L

1973 Volkswagen 1300

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,531 mi
Last recorded37,531 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 130036,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJD 851L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 37,531 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 37,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 36,712 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,629 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 36,627 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,517 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 36,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

OSF and NSF Seats Loose But Not Insescure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,548 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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SJD 851L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1300 in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 36,670 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 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJD 851L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJD 851L registered?

SJD 851L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is SJD 851L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJD 851L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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