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SPL 204M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,749 mi
Last recorded39,749 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 204M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,749 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (4.4.3 (b))

all under body welding under sealed

Fail 4 Mar 2019 39,746 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,218 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 39,214 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,691 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 36,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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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?

The MOT history for SPL 204M shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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