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SKG 111H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,234 mi
Last recorded24,234 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKG 111H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 24,234 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 21,455 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 21,410 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,307 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Vehicle has been lowered

Fail 3 Sep 2012 21,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,286 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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SKG 111H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 42,944 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 SKG 111H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SKG 111H?

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What year was SKG 111H registered?

SKG 111H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is SKG 111H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKG 111H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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