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PPF 916L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,715 mi
Last recorded50,715 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPF 916L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,715 miles

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,115 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 50,086 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,055 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,949 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 42,904 miles

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

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

Does PPF 916L have outstanding finance?

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