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PGL 547L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,971 mi
Last recorded28,971 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGL 547L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 28,971 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Hand brake high (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,736 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 28,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 28,424 miles

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

tyres peirshed

Fail 2 Jun 2014 28,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,170 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,495 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,747 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,747 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 26,747 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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PGL 547L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PGL 547L, 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 PGL 547L registered?

PGL 547L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 1973.

Is PGL 547L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGL 547L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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