MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,750 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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PGF 304L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 PGF 304L, 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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How do I check the history of PGF 304L?
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What year was PGF 304L registered?
PGF 304L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 1973.
Is PGF 304L safe to buy?
The MOT history for PGF 304L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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