MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Torsion bar repaired by welding (2.4.E.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
I WOULD STRONGLY ADVISE THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEN ON THE ROAD UNTIL EXTENSIVE REPAIR CARRIED OUT
SOME OF THE REPAIRS CARRIED OUT I AM UNABLE TO ASSESS FULLY DUE TO COVERINGS OF UNDERSEAL ETC
THERE HAS BEEN EXTENSIVE REPAIRS MADE TO THIS VEHICLE USING POOR WELDING, FIBRE GLASS, FILLER, SEAM SEALER AND UNDERSEAL.
WHILE CHECKING THE UNDERSIDE REAR THERE WAS A LOUD CRACKING NOISE WHICH CAUSED REAR AXLE TO MOVE THIS I BELIVE WAS SOME OF THE WELDING AT THE REAR FAILING
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Slight play in the steering.
The rear shock absorber rubber bushes craking.
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PGF 40P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 40P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PGF 40P registered?
PGF 40P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 1976.
Is PGF 40P safe to buy?
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