MOT Status
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9,109 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
play on handbrake lever
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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SUK 521L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 SUK 521L, 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 SUK 521L registered?
SUK 521L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 1973.
Is SUK 521L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SUK 521L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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