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PNY 912L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,166 mi
Last recorded82,166 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNY 912L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 82,166 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 81,866 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,843 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

head light pattern is dim

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,830 miles

Front seat belts are stiff to disengage under load.

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 81,668 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 81,540 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,438 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 81,346 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,311 miles

Some play in o/s front lower ball joint.

There are marks suggesting that the o/s front brake hose has made contact with the tyre at some time, but it did not do so during the test.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 81,311 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Some play in o/s front lower ball joint.

There are marks suggesting that the o/s front brake hose has made contact with the tyre at some time, but it did not do so during the test.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,269 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 81,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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PNY 912L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PNY 912L, 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 PNY 912L?

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What year was PNY 912L registered?

PNY 912L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 1973.

Is PNY 912L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNY 912L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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