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SNP 639L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,181 mi
Last recorded31,181 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNP 639L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,181 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jun 2017 31,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 30,895 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 29,778 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,302 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,699 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 25,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,239 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 23,237 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 20,477 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 20,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

pass seat missing

slidht play with in steering box

Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,913 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 13,347 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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SNP 639L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SNP 639L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SNP 639L?

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What year was SNP 639L registered?

SNP 639L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is SNP 639L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNP 639L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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