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PLF 203L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,648 mi
Last recorded31,648 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2005
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLF 203L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2005 31,648 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 31,648 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/r tyre is getting close to the limit.

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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PLF 203L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 PLF 203L, 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 54 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 PLF 203L?

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What year was PLF 203L registered?

PLF 203L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 1972.

Is PLF 203L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLF 203L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLF 203L have outstanding finance?

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