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PCG 528M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,519 mi
Last recorded64,519 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCG 528M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 64,519 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 64,339 miles

chassis / floor pan corroded but repaired from inside

Pass 5 May 2015 64,074 miles

Oil leak

horn tone poor

slight play in nsr/osr wheel bearings

slight play in steering

underside corroding and heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 14 May 2014 63,981 miles

underside corroded and heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Fail 6 May 2014 63,934 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

underside corroded and heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 7 May 2013 63,830 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres slightly cracking between tread

Pass 8 May 2012 63,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 63,648 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 63,512 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 63,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 May 2008 63,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 62,522 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 62,522 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 61,219 miles

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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PCG 528M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PCG 528M, 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 PCG 528M registered?

PCG 528M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is PCG 528M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCG 528M shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PCG 528M have outstanding finance?

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