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SNO 270R

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,553 mi
Last recorded36,553 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNO 270R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2020 36,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on exhaust

underside surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,550 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,550 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,550 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 36,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,550 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 36,549 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,546 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,545 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,545 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 36,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,543 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 36,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,542 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,542 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,542 miles

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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SNO 270R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 SNO 270R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SNO 270R registered?

SNO 270R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 1977.

Is SNO 270R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNO 270R shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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