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PDA 469L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,249 mi
Last recorded50,249 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDA 469L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,249 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres sidewall cracking.

Fail 14 Jul 2008 50,249 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres sidewall cracking.

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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PDA 469L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 PDA 469L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PDA 469L?

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What year was PDA 469L registered?

PDA 469L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is PDA 469L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDA 469L 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.

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