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PAA 575P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,574 mi
Last recorded91,574 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAA 575P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 91,574 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 91,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 91,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre degrading

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 91,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre degrading

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 91,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre degrading

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,973 miles

Brake fluid resevoir cap deteriorating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre walls becoming deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,749 miles

Brake fluid reservior cap deteriorating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre walls deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 90,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid reservior cap deteriorating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre walls deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 90,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 90,387 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 90,059 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise brake fluid low

Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,649 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 89,649 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,622 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 4,622 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 4,239 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise slight corrosion n/s chassis rail

Fail 7 Aug 2007 4,239 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise slight corrosion n/s chassis rail

Pass 4 Aug 2006 4,186 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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PAA 575P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 PAA 575P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PAA 575P registered?

PAA 575P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 1976.

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