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PPA 902L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,085 mi
Last recorded62,085 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPA 902L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 61,830 miles

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing and outer sill

steering damper wet

Fail 4 Apr 2014 61,822 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing and outer sill

steering damper wet

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,153 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to rust (slight)

general underside corrosion

slight play rear wheel bearings

slight roughness in steering

Fail 22 Jun 2011 61,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all metal brake pipes starting to rust (slight)

general underside corrosion

slight play rear wheel bearings

slight roughness in steering

Pass 25 Sep 2007 60,928 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 60,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FUEL CAP POOR CONDITION

N/S/REAR TYRE POR CONDITION AND O/S/FRONT

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 59,988 miles

offside rear tyre perrished

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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PPA 902L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PPA 902L, 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 PPA 902L?

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What year was PPA 902L registered?

PPA 902L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is PPA 902L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPA 902L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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