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PBL 792M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,076 mi
Last recorded17,076 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBL 792M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 17,076 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 17,076 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam missing (4.1.3 (b))

Emissions not tested engine do not tick over (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing\step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced a post (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced black spray on lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing\step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced a post (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced black spray paint (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drag link end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,921 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,801 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,912 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,902 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 18,898 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,898 miles

deterioration of offside rear shock-absorber shield.

deterioration of various steering & suspension joints rubber boots.

extensive under-body repairs.

movement at steering column.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 15 Aug 2008 18,898 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

dampness around offside front brake.

deterioration of offside rear shock-absorber shield.

deterioration of various steering & suspension joints rubber boots.

extensive under-body repairs.

long travel on service & parking brakes.

modified front position lights.

movement at steering column.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 18,898 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

O/S/R & N/S/R OUTER SILLS CORRODING

REPAIRS TO REAR PANELS

Fail 3 Jul 2007 18,898 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pipes corroding

o/s/r & n/s/r outer sills corroding

repairs to rear panels

Fail 26 May 2007 18,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underside corroding †security of wielding †front seat security †slight play in steering

Pass 23 May 2006 17,396 miles

DRIVER'S SEAT SECURITY

O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS CORRODING

O/S/R & N/S/R INNER WINGS CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

Fail 8 Apr 2006 17,387 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

DRIVERS SEAT SECURITY

O/S & N/S INNER & OUTER SILLS CORRODING

O/S/R & N/S/R INNER WINGS CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

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 792M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 792M, 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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PBL 792M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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