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PBL 785L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,701 mi
Last recorded69,701 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBL 785L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 69,701 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 69,696 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal and heavily plated

Pass 29 Sep 2012 68,522 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside of vehicle heavily plated and undersealed

Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,315 miles

underside of vehicle heavily plated and undersealed

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,912 miles

underside of vehicle heavily coated with underseal not allowing thorough inspection of welding etc

Fail 22 Oct 2010 66,900 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

underside of vehicle heavily coated with underseal not allowing thorough inspection of welding etc

Fail 15 Sep 2010 66,886 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal not allowing thorough inspection of welding etc

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,520 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 66,520 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,713 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 65,713 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

rear tyres surfaces cracks on outer walls

Pass 16 Aug 2007 63,229 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 63,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (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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PBL 785L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PBL 785L, 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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What year was PBL 785L registered?

PBL 785L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1973.

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