MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,520 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight bind n/s/r brake
windscreen chipped
wipers poor
both rear inner wheel archs corroded
floors corroded
grease around front suspension
sills corroded
slight movement in both front wheel bearings
both rear metal brake pipes corroded
both rear tyres perished
front discs corroded and worn
movement in both front wheel bearings
movement in steering
n/s/f brake hose heavily perished
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/r brake slightly binding
o/s/r indicator fading
welding repairs ro chassis,sills and floor pan
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust corroded
front floors corroded
front metal brake pipes corroded
movement in both front wheel bearings
movement in steering system
near side sill heavily corroded and been repaired
oil leaks
side steps fitted
steering bushes perrished
tested when wet
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PGC 461L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 PGC 461L, 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 461L registered?
PGC 461L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 1973.
Is PGC 461L safe to buy?
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