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PGY 880L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,068 mi
Last recorded17,068 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGY 880L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 17,068 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/ front track rod end no locking pin

x2 front shocks no locking device on nuts ie lock nuts

Fail 21 Apr 2015 17,066 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/ front track rod end no locking pin

x2 front shocks no locking device on nuts ie lock nuts

Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,548 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,193 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 11,912 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 10,185 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 10,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jul 2006 10,171 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PGY 880L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PGY 880L, 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

How do I check the history of PGY 880L?

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What year was PGY 880L registered?

PGY 880L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 1973.

Is PGY 880L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGY 880L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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