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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?
Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PBW 951M is a 1974 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBW 951M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of PBW 951M?
You can check the full history of PBW 951M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was PBW 951M registered?
PBW 951M is a 1974 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1974.
Is PBW 951M safe to buy?
The MOT history for PBW 951M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PBW 951M have outstanding finance?
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