MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,075 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exposed springs in the drivers seat
front end damaged and corroded
headlight adjusters very tight - advise fixing
heater chanels patched
heavily undersealed
hole at base of near side A piller
holes in floorpan between seat runners - advise welding
near side floor pan corroded by jacking point
off side heater chanel corroded and holed
various levels of welding capability evident
wireing messy as standard
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exposed springs in the drivers seat
front end damaged and corroded
headlight adjusters very tight - advise fixing
heater chanels patched
heavily undersealed
hole at base of near side A piller
holes in floorpan between seat runners - advise welding
near side floor pan corroded by jacking point
off side heater chanel corroded and holed
various levels of welding capability evident
wireing messy as standard
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
drivers seat torn - springs exposed
front end is damaged and corroded
near side pan corroded at back edge by jacking point
off side heater chanel corroded and holed below A piller
small hile mid way on near side heater chanel and bottom of A piller
various patches on heater chanels
wireing untidy with exposed terminals - this was standard so acceptable.
General Condition represents age of vechile
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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SLA 858L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 SLA 858L, 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 SLA 858L registered?
SLA 858L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 1973.
Is SLA 858L safe to buy?
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