MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
General corrosion on under side of vehicle.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight movement in steering damper linkage.
General corrosion on underside of body.
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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PRD 629M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 PRD 629M, 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 PRD 629M registered?
PRD 629M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 1973.
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