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ExpiredMileage
16,792 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear cross head fixing device in tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear cross head fixing device in tyre
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside outer and offfside outer sills welded to a minimum standard
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside outer and offfside outer sills welded to a minimum standard
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PVX 652K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 PVX 652K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PVX 652K registered?
PVX 652K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1971.
Is PVX 652K safe to buy?
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