MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,972 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
both front seats showing signs of wear
heavy underseal around front sections
n/s and o/s lower dash areas corroding
weld repair to both front inner wings
weld repairs to front and rear sections
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak
both front seats showing signs of wear
heavy underseal around front sections
n/s and o/s lower dash areas corroding
weld repair to both front inner wings
weld repairs to front and rear sections
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
weld repairs to both front inner wheel arches
weld repairs to rear body both sides
weld repairs to both front inner wheel arches
weld repairs to rear body both sides
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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PLB 460L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 PLB 460L, 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 PLB 460L registered?
PLB 460L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 June 1973.
Is PLB 460L safe to buy?
The MOT history for PLB 460L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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