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PBJ 662M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,371 mi
Last recorded95,371 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBJ 662M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,371 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,361 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 91,356 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 91,356 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2008 91,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 91,238 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 91,109 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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 662M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PBJ 662M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PBJ 662M?

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What year was PBJ 662M registered?

PBJ 662M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 1973.

Is PBJ 662M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBJ 662M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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