MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,622 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
underside of vehicle including brake pipes undersealed
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise steering damper outer body slightly corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise steering damper outer body slightly corroded
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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PKY 887M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 PKY 887M, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PKY 887M registered?
PKY 887M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is PKY 887M safe to buy?
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