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PPF 911L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,258 mi
Last recorded64,258 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPF 911L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2018 64,258 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,780 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,517 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,719 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,590 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,678 miles

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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PPF 911L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PPF 911L, 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 PPF 911L?

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What year was PPF 911L registered?

PPF 911L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is PPF 911L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPF 911L shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PPF 911L have outstanding finance?

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