MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,519 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chassis / floor pan corroded but repaired from inside
Oil leak
horn tone poor
slight play in nsr/osr wheel bearings
slight play in steering
underside corroding and heavily undersealed making inspection difficult
underside corroded and heavily undersealed making inspection difficult
Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
underside corroded and heavily undersealed making inspection difficult
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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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.
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How do I check the history of PCG 528M?
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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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