MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
driver seat runners worn
passenger seat runners worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Spare wheel insecure front chassis corroded/ holed (6.4.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s f chassis holed corroded (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s sill /floor runner corroded front to rear (6.1.B.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s (3.7.B.6a)
driver seat runners worn
passenger seat runners worn
Oil leak
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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PAL 233L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 PAL 233L, 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 54 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 PAL 233L?
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What year was PAL 233L registered?
PAL 233L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 1972.
Is PAL 233L safe to buy?
The MOT history for PAL 233L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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