MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres slight cracking on side walls but not to canvas.
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front fuel pipes corroded but not leaking
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front fuel pipes corroded but not leaking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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PWP 538L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 PWP 538L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PWP 538L registered?
PWP 538L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 1972.
Is PWP 538L safe to buy?
The MOT history for PWP 538L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PWP 538L have outstanding finance?
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