MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,697 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak at engine
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak at engine
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight oil leak at engine
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion at front panel under steering rack
slight oil leak at engine area
heavy corrosion on rear floor area
slight corrosion on brake pipes at master cylinder
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
heavy corrosion on rear floor area
slight corrosion on brake pipes at master cylinder
fog lamp telltale inop
sharp edges on both front head lamp bezels not caused by damage or corrosion
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear fog light inop
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PRB 451M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PRB 451M, 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 PRB 451M registered?
PRB 451M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 December 1973.
Is PRB 451M safe to buy?
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