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PGC 467L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,323 mi
Last recorded54,323 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 467L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 54,323 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill ends and nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,169 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 48,240 miles

both front tyres perished.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 48,229 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres perished.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,209 miles

N/s/r shock absorber bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/s/r shock absorber bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 46,368 miles

Both front tyres badly perished.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 46,359 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front tyres badly perished.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,004 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 45,558 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all underside covered heavily in underseal/wax oil

both front tyres cracking in tread

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

evidence of excess weld/repair to underside

fuel cap plastic replacement type but provides adequate seal

rear brake imbalance 54%

rear bumper brackets mount on body corroded both sides

slight damp on o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,558 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all underside covered heavily in underseal/wax oil

both front tyres cracking in tread

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

evidence of excess weld/repair to underside

fuel cap plastic replacement type but provides adequate seal

rear brake imbalance 54%

rear bumper brackets mount on body corroded both sides

slight damp on o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,489 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 44,489 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 44,483 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,483 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 43,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 43,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,632 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 41,621 miles

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 467L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 467L, 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 467L registered?

PGC 467L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 1973.

Is PGC 467L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGC 467L shows 18 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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