MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,715 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
corrosion hole nearside rear
offside + nearside sills are corroded
slight play in steering column
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion hole nearside rear
front brake imbalance is high
offside + nearside sills are corroded
slight play in steering column
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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PPF 916L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 916L, 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.
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What year was PPF 916L registered?
PPF 916L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 1973.
Is PPF 916L safe to buy?
The MOT history for PPF 916L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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