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PGL 811L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,104 mi
Last recorded9,104 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGL 811L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 9,104 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 8,090 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 7,976 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 7,948 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 7,940 miles

Nearside Front slight play in suspention

Pass 24 Feb 2016 7,848 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,725 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 7,725 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 7,508 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 7,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,146 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 6,947 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 6,076 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 4,567 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 4,539 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 3,372 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 3,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 2,714 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 811L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 811L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGL 811L registered?

PGL 811L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 July 1973.

Is PGL 811L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGL 811L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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