MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,818 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
imbalance of 22%
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
component parts rusting
slight corrosion to underside
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
component parts rusting
slight corrosion to underside
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings framehead (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
head lights dim
ADVISE slight play in steering column bush
ADVISE vehicle welded and undersealed close to rear suspension mounts / front floor area welded and undersealed
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISE slight play in steering column bush
ADVISE vehicle welded and undersealed close to rear suspension mounts / front floor area welded and undersealed
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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SPG 816M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 SPG 816M, 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 SPG 816M registered?
SPG 816M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 August 1973.
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