MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,749 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (4.4.3 (b))
all under body welding under sealed
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all do not flash intermittently (4.4.3 (b))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (4.4.3 (b))
all under body welding under sealed
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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SPL 204M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SPL 204M, 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 SPL 204M registered?
SPL 204M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 1973.
Is SPL 204M safe to buy?
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