MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?
Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.
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PHV 872L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beatle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 44,486 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 Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PHV 872L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PHV 872L registered?
PHV 872L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 6 April 1973.
Is PHV 872L safe to buy?
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