MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,235 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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PKG 157M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 PKG 157M, 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.
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What year was PKG 157M registered?
PKG 157M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 1973.
Is PKG 157M safe to buy?
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