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ExpiredMileage
15,520 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wipers not parking in correct position,almost obstructing view.
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Falls from runners when adjusted forward. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim too high. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wipers not parking in correct position,almost obstructing view.
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Ball joint has slight play Tie bar (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Service brakes only just meets minimum required effort, braking system appears to require adjustment or repair.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perished and split. (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
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PYO 727L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 PYO 727L, 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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PYO 727L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 1973.
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