MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a) DANGEROUS
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
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PRX 599M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 PRX 599M, 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 PRX 599M registered?
PRX 599M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 August 1973.
Is PRX 599M safe to buy?
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