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SYD 723M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,294 mi
Last recorded76,294 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYD 723M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,294 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 76,015 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 75,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 75,928 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2012 75,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 75,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

door sills corrroding not considered excessive

drivers floor pan corroding

nearside rear floor pan repaired from inside, outer skin corroded

offside front heater channel corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2009 75,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

door sills corrroding not considered excessive

drivers floor pan corroding

nearside rear floor pan repaired from inside, outer skin corroded

offside front heater channel corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,347 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 73,341 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2006 64,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 May 2006 64,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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SYD 723M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SYD 723M, 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 SYD 723M registered?

SYD 723M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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