MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,249 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres sidewall cracking.
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.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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