MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
underside of vehicle heavily plated and undersealed
underside of vehicle heavily coated with underseal not allowing thorough inspection of welding etc
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
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
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)
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
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)
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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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