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PYX 374L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,230 mi
Last recorded80,230 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYX 374L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 80,230 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 79,480 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear hub seals have slight oil leak

Pass 27 May 2021 78,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 78,591 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 77,638 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,306 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 97,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 76,028 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,929 miles

N/S Door mirror loose

O/S/R Tyre valve cap missing

Oil leaking from both rear hubs

Spare tyre pressure low

Fail 27 Apr 2017 71,929 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Door mirror loose

O/S/R Tyre valve cap missing

Oil leaking from both rear hubs

Spare tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,888 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 65,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 60,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,537 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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PYX 374L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 374L, 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 374L registered?

PYX 374L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 February 1973.

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