MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,760 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
general underbody corrosion
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
general underbody corrosion
n/s front wheel stiff to turn
both rear tyres side walls starting to perish
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SPL 384M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SPL 384M, 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 384M registered?
SPL 384M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 1973.
Is SPL 384M safe to buy?
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