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PGC 461L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,520 mi
Last recorded65,520 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 461L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2010 65,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,516 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,507 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2007 35,506 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,503 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for PGC 461L 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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