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PDY 600K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,128 mi
Last recorded41,128 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDY 600K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,128 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,882 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 40,882 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 40,198 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 39,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,704 miles

Both headlamp images showing age.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 38,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both headlamp images showing age.

Both seat belt reels lazy retraction.

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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PDY 600K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 PDY 600K, 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 54 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 PDY 600K registered?

PDY 600K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 1972.

Is PDY 600K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDY 600K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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