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SBR 305P

1970 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,826 mi
Last recorded2,826 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBR 305P
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 2,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody rusting

Pass 26 Jun 2017 2,803 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 2,738 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 2,565 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 2,562 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 361 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2011 99,050 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 99,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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SBR 305P is a 1970 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SBR 305P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBR 305P registered?

SBR 305P is a 1970 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is SBR 305P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBR 305P shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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