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PYX 373L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,816 mi
Last recorded98,816 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYX 373L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,816 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,997 miles

Corrosion to nearside under floor

corrosion to nearside rear bumper mount

Pass 4 Jul 2012 97,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 95,529 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 93,748 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 92,028 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 89,985 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 89,977 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 85,276 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 85,276 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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PYX 373L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PYX 373L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PYX 373L registered?

PYX 373L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is PYX 373L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYX 373L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PYX 373L have outstanding finance?

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