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ExpiredMileage
78,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
general rust under the car
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish
offside and nearside rear tyres perishing
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish
offside and nearside rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front inner wheel arch corroding
Offside & nearside rear tyres sidewalls cracking
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front inner wheel arch corroding
Offside & nearside rear tyres sidewalls cracking
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Both front & both rear tyres sidewalls perishing
Nearside track rod end rubber split
Offside ball joint rubber split
Offside track rod end rubber split
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres starting to perish
both front wings and both rear wings corroded
both rear tyres perishing
Both rear tyres sidewalls perishing
Offside front inner wing & front valance corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Both rear tyres sidewalls perishing
Offside front inner wing & front valance corroded
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres perishing
general surface corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
nearside inner wheelarch corroded
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded
slight play in steering box
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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PGL 77L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PGL 77L, 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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PGL 77L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 1973.
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