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SPL 762M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,640 mi
Last recorded45,640 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 762M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 45,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 45,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 45,233 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 45,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 44,504 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 43,476 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake master cylinder possibly weeping?

brake pedal rubber worn

electrical wiring suspect

front and rear body appears to have undergone accident repairs-probably not reducing strength of prescribed areas

offside safety belt bolt may not be fully tight?

seat runner components appear worn

signs of apparent corrosion[covered by underseal]around heater duct ares into rear seat area

signs of possible slight misalignment of rear radius arms

signs of standin g -some corrosion and many welded repairs

Fail 3 Mar 2012 40,803 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake master cylinder possibly weeping?

brake pedal rubber worn

electrical wiring suspect

front and rear body appears to have undergone accident repairs-probably not reducing strength of prescribed areas

offside safety belt bolt may not be fully tight?

seat runner components appear worn

signs of apparent corrosion[covered by underseal]around heater duct ares into rear seat area

signs of possible slight misalignment of rear radius arms

signs of standin g -some corrosion and many welded repairs

Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,239 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,481 miles

meny areas show signs of repair

Fail 14 Feb 2009 30,476 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bumpers loose

tick over to fast

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 762M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 762M, 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 762M registered?

SPL 762M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is SPL 762M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPL 762M shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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