MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in steering box
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PGC 445L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 445L, 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 PGC 445L registered?
PGC 445L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 1973.
Is PGC 445L safe to buy?
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