MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,992 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Centre Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake drum locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake drum locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PMA 885L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 PMA 885L, 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 PMA 885L?
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What year was PMA 885L registered?
PMA 885L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 1973.
Is PMA 885L safe to buy?
The MOT history for PMA 885L shows 6 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 PMA 885L have outstanding finance?
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