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PYD 708L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,286 mi
Last recorded79,286 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYD 708L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,286 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pipes covered in grease

all the tyre treads worn low 3-4mm

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,858 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 78,852 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,463 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 78,461 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 78,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,876 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake efforts slightly uneven.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 77,606 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 77,605 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,151 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 76,873 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 76,873 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 76,504 miles

see advise sheet no 874207966177

Fail 16 Jun 2006 76,504 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 75,905 miles

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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PYD 708L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYD 708L, 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 PYD 708L registered?

PYD 708L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 1973.

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