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PBJ 480M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

55,676 mi
Last recorded55,676 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBJ 480M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2024 55,676 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,488 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 55,485 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,442 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 54,442 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,775 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 53,775 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Open + Close Bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Spare Wheel Housing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bumper Bracket Housing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 52,682 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 52,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat has slight movement

Offside Front Seat has slight movement

Pass 19 May 2016 52,398 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 51,936 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 51,652 miles

Front tyres cracking.

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 51,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres cracking.

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,620 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 51,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Numberplate is cracked

NSR Tyre is cracking

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,052 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 51,049 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,404 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 50,402 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,721 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 49,720 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,895 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 48,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 48,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,646 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.401731226389 Dated 17/11/2006

Fail 17 Nov 2006 47,642 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general underbody corrosion

o/s lower sill corroding/seems soft - just acceptable

o/s/f brake hose very close to suspension leg on full lock - recommend attention

Pass 20 Dec 2005 47,553 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 47,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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PBJ 480M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 PBJ 480M, 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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PBJ 480M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 August 1973.

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