MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,689 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside rear wheel slightly binding
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside rear wheel slightly binding
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PKG 162M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 PKG 162M, 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 162M registered?
PKG 162M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 1973.
Is PKG 162M safe to buy?
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