MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall slight cracking [ No cords viable ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in wall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S front brake very slightly slow to apply.
Oil leak
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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PTF 87X is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 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 PTF 87X, 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 PTF 87X registered?
PTF 87X is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is PTF 87X safe to buy?
The MOT history for PTF 87X shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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