MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?
Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PHT 557M is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,572 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 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PHT 557M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PHT 557M registered?
PHT 557M is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is PHT 557M safe to buy?
The MOT history for PHT 557M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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