MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,851 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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headlamp beam images poor
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated.
slight leak from offside front shock absober.
slight imbalance in rear brakes.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PDP 238M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc 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 PDP 238M, 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
How do I check the history of PDP 238M?
You can check the full history of PDP 238M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was PDP 238M registered?
PDP 238M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1973.
Is PDP 238M safe to buy?
The MOT history for PDP 238M shows 5 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 PDP 238M have outstanding finance?
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