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PRX 599M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,072 mi
Last recorded98,072 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRX 599M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 98,072 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 96,127 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 95,137 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 95,137 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 93,347 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 93,330 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 92,611 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 92,611 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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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?

The MOT history for PRX 599M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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