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PDH 577M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,681 mi
Last recorded96,681 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDH 577M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 96,681 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,228 miles

corrosion and repairs rear chassis n/s and o/s . brake hoses are long . all wheel nuts .wiper wheel box warn .

Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,672 miles

Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

frount wheels have been changed for mot test

rear exhaust mounting is rope

rear n/s brake back plate looks damp .

Pass 25 Apr 2007 93,585 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 93,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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PDH 577M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 PDH 577M, 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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What year was PDH 577M registered?

PDH 577M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 1973.

Is PDH 577M safe to buy?

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