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PEK 286L

1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,728 mi
Last recorded26,728 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle39,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEK 286L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front number plate condition damaged

nearside wiper blade poor

rear nearside offside brake flex pipe ferruls corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2008 26,728 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside wiper blade poor

rear nearside offside brake flex pipe ferruls corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside offside rear brake flex pipe ferruls becoming badly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2007 26,728 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside offside rear brake flex ferruls becoming badly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,728 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 26,728 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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PEK 286L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 39,559 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 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PEK 286L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PEK 286L registered?

PEK 286L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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