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SPJ 801M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,798 mi
Last recorded22,798 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPJ 801M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 22,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall in poor condition cracking

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

steering damper damp / misting

Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,820 miles

all steering and suspension ball joint covers deteriorated but not excessive

Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,823 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 10,583 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 10,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 10,552 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,509 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 10,501 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 9,634 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 9,630 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 7,850 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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SPJ 801M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SPJ 801M, 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 SPJ 801M registered?

SPJ 801M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 1973.

Is SPJ 801M safe to buy?

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