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SUY 822L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,020 mi
Last recorded15,020 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUY 822L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 15,020 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 15,020 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 15,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 15,030 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,020 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 15,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,020 miles

oil leak nearside rear hub

Pass 25 May 2010 15,020 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 15,020 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 15,020 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2008 15,020 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 15,020 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 15,020 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 14,808 miles

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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SUY 822L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SUY 822L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SUY 822L?

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What year was SUY 822L registered?

SUY 822L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is SUY 822L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUY 822L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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