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ExpiredMileage
1,085 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Both rear outer driveshaft boots split
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both rear outer driveshaft boots split
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
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SRE 531L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,911cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SRE 531L, 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 SRE 531L registered?
SRE 531L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 1973.
Is SRE 531L safe to buy?
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