MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front bulkhead corroded
Offside Front Lower Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
front wheel well/ floor pan corroded
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front bulkhead corroded
Offside Front Lower Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
front wheel well/ floor pan corroded
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight oil leak
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SYC 597M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc 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 SYC 597M, 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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SYC 597M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 1973.
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