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PDU 751R

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,083 mi
Last recorded81,083 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDU 751R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 81,083 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Underside complete (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 81,020 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 81,020 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 80,998 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 80,998 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,476 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 80,476 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,659 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,097 miles

n/s/r brake hose deteriating

Fail 10 Nov 2014 79,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake hose deteriating

Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,349 miles

drivers seat slightlty loose in runner

fllorpan underside and components heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2013 78,349 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat slightlty loose in runner

fllorpan underside and components heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,387 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 77,387 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 76,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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PDU 751R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PDU 751R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PDU 751R registered?

PDU 751R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 1976.

Is PDU 751R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDU 751R shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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