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SGF 562L

1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,210 mi
Last recorded9,210 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle41,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGF 562L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 9,210 miles

Showing Signs Of Corossion Rear Floor

Pass 11 Nov 2009 9,210 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 9,120 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 9,210 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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SGF 562L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 41,927 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SGF 562L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SGF 562L registered?

SGF 562L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 2 March 1973.

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