MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,815 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel cap rubber seal slightly split.
Slight play in both rear and N/S front wheel bearings.
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Under vehicle undersealed.
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (Master cylinder) (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap rubber seal slightly split.
Slight play in both rear and N/S front wheel bearings.
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Under vehicle undersealed.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SPD 868L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SPD 868L, 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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How do I check the history of SPD 868L?
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What year was SPD 868L registered?
SPD 868L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 January 1973.
Is SPD 868L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SPD 868L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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