MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,021 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s and o/s front tyre outer walls cracking
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Steering locking device missing o/s inner track rod ends (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s and o/s front tyre outer walls cracking
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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PRS 577W is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 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 PRS 577W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PRS 577W registered?
PRS 577W is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 January 1981.
Is PRS 577W safe to buy?
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