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PBP 637M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,595 mi
Last recorded10,595 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBP 637M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 10,595 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 10,463 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 10,388 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 10,388 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 9,928 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 9,928 miles

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

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

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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PBP 637M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PBP 637M, 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

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What year was PBP 637M registered?

PBP 637M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 1973.

Is PBP 637M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBP 637M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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