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PHV 418L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,907 mi
Last recorded27,907 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHV 418L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,907 miles

Oil leak

floors and rear body repaired and or rusty not holed

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded not holed

Fail 16 Sep 2013 27,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

floors and rear body repaired and or rusty not holed

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded not holed

Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,695 miles

corrosion hole o/s lower a piller in sill gear box oil leak n/s drive shaft slight play steering coloum slight surface cracking colomn coupling

Fail 5 Jul 2010 27,695 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion hole o/s lower a piller in sill gear box oil leak n/s drive shaft slight play steering coloum slight surface cracking colomn coupling

Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,561 miles

boot floor/ spare wheel carrier starting to rust

front doorsteps starting to rust

front floors rusty

nearside rear floor rusty

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering column slight movement

Fail 25 Jul 2006 27,561 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

boot floor/ spare wheel carrier starting to rust

front doorsteps starting to rust

front floors rusty

nearside rear floor rusty

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering column slight movement

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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PHV 418L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PHV 418L, 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 PHV 418L?

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What year was PHV 418L registered?

PHV 418L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 July 1973.

Is PHV 418L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHV 418L shows 6 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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