MOT Status
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69,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/r inner wing corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear outer tread/side wall starting to perish
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear outer tread/side wall starting to perish
n/s rear lamp slightly insecure
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s rear lamp slightly insecure
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PBL 789L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PBL 789L, 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 789L registered?
PBL 789L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 1973.
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