MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
no screen at time of test
slight bind to o/s/r wheel
slight imballance to front brakes
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PGC 421K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 PGC 421K, 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 PGC 421K registered?
PGC 421K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1972.
Is PGC 421K safe to buy?
The MOT history for PGC 421K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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