MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,759 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
body repaired with filler
Oil leak
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
corrosion to both rear inner archs
play in steering
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to both rear inner archs
play in steering
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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PYX 362L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 PYX 362L, 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 PYX 362L registered?
PYX 362L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.
Is PYX 362L safe to buy?
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