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PLB 460L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,972 mi
Last recorded40,972 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLB 460L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,972 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 40,972 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 40,970 miles

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 40,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 40,970 miles

weld repairs to both front inner wheel arches

weld repairs to rear body both sides

Fail 21 Mar 2008 40,241 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 40,241 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PLB 460L?

You can check the full history of PLB 460L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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.

Does PLB 460L have outstanding finance?

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