MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,937 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres fairly deteriorated advise replacements
brake pipes at master cylinder corroding
exhaust system corroded
fair amount of play in N/S/F runner
fuel cap seal perishing
rear seat base missing at time of test
slight play in N/S lower arm inner bush
steering link arm outer sleeve boot deteriorated
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases will require rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Power steering component leaking steering damper (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
fuel cap seal perishing
both front tyres fairly deteriorated advise replacements
brake pipes at master cylinder corroding
exhaust system corroded
fair amount of play in N/S/F runner
rear seat base missing at time of test
slight play in N/S lower arm inner bush
steering link arm outer sleeve boot deteriorated
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Battery insecure not fitted correctly (1.9.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S frame head (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases will require rear box (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S chassis rail (2.2.C.1h)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S frame head (2.4.A.3)
Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened O/S end cap (2.4.E.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front inner wheel arches holed/corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure
both front tyres and N/S/R heavily deteriorated advise replacements
both rear jacking points/sill ends to floor holed corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure
brake pipes from master cylinder corroding
exhaust system corroded
exterior of vehicle body has sevral patches of corrosion/holed
front brake discs slightly corroded
fuel cap seal deteriorating
rear seat base missing at time of test
slight play in N/S lower arm inner bush
slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing
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PKG 739M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 739M, 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 739M registered?
PKG 739M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 November 1973.
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